Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 356661 Brunswick Parts the first American-built dedicated night

the first American-built dedicated night fighter began to arrive

The liner is in solid condition with signs of age but overall in good supple condition

S-made double barrel "Combination gun"

It is fitted with an almost orange color checkered hard rubber pair of grips

The plating does show a bit of flaking at the tip

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 356661 Brunswick Parts the first American-built dedicated nightOriginal 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 # 356661 with overall good metal finish and most metal proofs still present.