Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Bayonet and MASS Scabbard Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns evidently used by a Japanese

evidently used by a Japanese soldier or put on by the USGI who brought it home

These new made reproductions can complete any

together with supporting units

Here is a letter Rutila wrote 3 years before his death in 2005 to his relatives:

On 8 October 1939

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Bayonet and MASS Scabbard Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns evidently used by a JapaneseOriginal Item: Only One available. This is VERY early 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 good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue socket bayonet and scabbard marked MASS. The Serial