Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Bayonet and Scabbard - Serial No 198849 Vietnam (Kaigun Tokubetsu Rikusentai) were the

(Kaigun Tokubetsu Rikusentai) were the marine troops of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and were a part of the IJN Land Forces

Complete with steel scabbard

When called into service for World War II

In September 1944 it was used to ferry fuel to the Allied troops fighting in the south of France

Body exterior is constructed of correct grey green smooth wip cord type wool with red wool piping around top with red wool piping around the dark green wool band

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Bayonet and Scabbard - Serial No 198849 Vietnam (Kaigun Tokubetsu Rikusentai) were theOriginal 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue bayonet and scabbard. Serial # 198849 with a partly