Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873/84 Rifle with 1st Model Cleaning Rod & Sling made in 1883 - Serial 208699 MG 42 Accessories with two diamond chips for

with two diamond chips for "eyes"

we are not able to read the markings clearly

It has a sound damper and the chopper

though it definitely does show wear to the stock

he combined the two symbols of the white star and the Indian head and liked what he saw

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873/84 Rifle with 1st Model Cleaning Rod & Sling made in 1883 - Serial 208699 MG 42 Accessories with two diamond chips forOriginal 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. The breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber. The receiver is marked with Serial # 208699, which indicates production in