Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No. 208779* Cannons & Mortars The brass Butt Plate marked

The brass Butt Plate marked with 137

and a lovely dark brown patina

The web belt is soft and pliable and in fine condition with no rips

including the dated ones

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No. 208779* Cannons & Mortars The brass Butt Plate markedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a great example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 208779* with a nice "boxed" SWP 1882 cartouche, overall good metal finish with