Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 265083 - Manufactured in 1886 Mortars This blade has been shortened

This blade has been shortened and re-hilted at least 3 times

S" which we believe are the soldiers initials

a retired Indian Army Gorkha soldier

These plates are retained by screw and spanner hardware

Brooks and Maurice Surratt each downed a ME-109

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 265083 - Manufactured in 1886 Mortars This blade has been shortenedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial No. 265083 overall good metal finish with barrel proofs still present. The