Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 264564 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) as part of a continuing

as part of a continuing evolution of Walther-designed flare pistols

the right-hand extractor is cammed upward to release the spent case

From the period of 1952 until 1955

Overall length: 17 1/8“

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 264564 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) as part of a continuingOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 264564 with a faintly legible SWP 1884 cartouche, overall good metal finish