Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Buffington Sight and Trenton Lock - Serial 95332 Original Antique Guns looks great but might be

looks great but might be a replacement

Some old pitting to front of blade

Multiple temper lines still visible

the weapon must be manually charged with the side-mounted charging handle

and a bayonet was designed featuring the popular "bowie" clip point blade seen on earlier British bayonets

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Buffington Sight and Trenton Lock - Serial 95332 Original Antique Guns looks great but might beOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very interesting 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. This rifle was apparently in service for many years, and was probably sent back to Springfield Armory at least once for a refit, which has resulted in a gun with a very interesting history. The breech block