Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1879 Japanese Uniforms Honorable Discharge”

Honorable Discharge”

The M1916 design provided excellent protection: Reserve Lieutenant Walter Schulze of 8th Company Reserve Infantry Regiment 76 described his combat introduction to the helmet on the Somme

instead of the short supply web

• Complete Walnut butt stock assembly (bolted on)

dates vary in the 1940s

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1879 Japanese Uniforms Honorable Discharge”Original Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful 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 used condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial # 120394 with a legible SWP 1879 cartouche, overall very good metal finish