Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Cadet Rifle inspected by Erskine Allin - made in 1878 Russian Issue Equipment In 1840 the EIC began

In 1840 the EIC began producing the world's very first massed produced percussion musket that later became known as the EIC Model "C"

The only rear wear has been on the cylinder exterior

This example measures 11 inches long and is one of those rare last minute WW2 gas rattles

It has a worn US oval logo on the front of the flap

These are original TP 25 Field telephones

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Cadet Rifle inspected by Erskine Allin - made in 1878 Russian Issue Equipment In 1840 the EIC beganOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Springfield 1873 trapdoor Cadet 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 #96508 indicates manufacture in 1878, and the right side of the stock is