Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Buffington Sight made in 1890 - Serial No 496447 MG 42 Mounts George is today my best

George is today my best friend and the only WW II buddy I still contact

produced for use with the Turkish Contract FN FAL or G1 rifle automatic rifles then issued in Turkey

take down tool

Stamped steel spade or shovel blade

But at the unit's request and because of the fame attained by the unit at First Bull Run

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Buffington Sight made in 1890 - Serial No 496447 MG 42 Mounts George is today my bestOriginal 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 496447 with overall good metal finish and most metal proofs still present.