Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 - Serial No 51200 17th Century The lock plate is stamped

The lock plate is stamped "851" indicating manufacture in 1851

The Six shot cylinder has been bushed down from its original large caliber to accept

PERCY SMITH - R A F

with areas completely missing

reinforced with Stuart tanks and armored cars from the 106th Cavalry Group and M-10 tank destroyers of 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 - Serial No 51200 17th Century The lock plate is stampedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with some features that were removed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these is the "Long Wrist" of the butt stock. This is 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: MODEL 1873 (EAGLE) (CROSSED ARROWS) U. S. In