Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Shortened for Sporting made in 1885 - Serial No 271463 Uniforms Found somewhere in New York

Found somewhere in New York State

but most likely it eventually will completely split

a rather late year for a model 1873 to have been produced

Sauckel's body

15    05/01/1944    Siracourt (#62)

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Shortened for Sporting made in 1885 - Serial No 271463 Uniforms Found somewhere in New YorkOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, which was modified after service for use as a sporting rifle. The barrel was reduced in length, and the stock was cut down to 3 inches above the lower barrel band. The buttstock was also altered in shape to be thinner. The original sights were removed, and replaced with the rear sight for a Springfield Model 1898 KragJrgensen rifle. A tall front