Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1878 Availability_Both Barrel left facet is stamped

Barrel left facet is stamped 1824 (with a cancellation line through it from when it was later converted)

This example has a solid aluminum receiver

In Britain it is called a

inlaid with a pair of silver lines and silver scrollwork on the breeches

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1878 Availability_Both Barrel left facet is stampedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful 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 used condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial # 89306 with a partly legible SWP 1879 cartouche, overall very good metal