Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle inspected by Erskine Allin - Very Early Production Price_$-050 - $200 with a highest quality nickel-plated

with a highest quality nickel-plated finish

who could now wear a D1 over an A2 giving themselves an extra layer of protection at high altitude in addition to having better ease of movement

The celluloid diamond is absent

Features a beautiful Stag Handle

The trigger plate is Silver

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle inspected by Erskine Allin - Very Early Production Price_$-050 - $200 with a highest quality nickel-platedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Springfield 1873 trapdoor Cadet 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: MODEL 1873 (Eagle's Head) U. S. This style of markings is only seen on the very early production Springfield rifles, as the Eagle was removed not long after production started. This