Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Bayonet and U.S. Scabbard - Serial No 234007 U.S. Holsters This reduced the swinging motion

This reduced the swinging motion when the canopy opened and thus reduced the risk of the parachutist getting tangled up in the shroudlines

The pommel edges are as crisp and retain much plating

Nevertheless an "Official" WW2 accessory modification to the famed British WW2 Sten Gun

35 Mortar fragments wounded Captain Johnson about 1300

which had pronounced contouring

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Bayonet and U.S. Scabbard - Serial No 234007 U.S. Holsters This reduced the swinging motionOriginal 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 scabbard marked U. S. and socket bayonet. Serial #