Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1880 with Repaired Stock and Early Cleaning Rod - Serial 130750 Spanish Military Equipment not the usual cheaper Spanish

not the usual cheaper Spanish only type mask and canister

Overall the condition is very nice with a great aged look

The cruciform blade on this bayonet is 11 inches in length

partners Horace Smith and Daniel B

The projectile fits well into the casing for display

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1880 with Repaired Stock and Early Cleaning Rod - Serial 130750 Spanish Military Equipment not the usual cheaper SpanishOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely patinated example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, which looks to have led an interesting life. It has a very early model cleaning rod, and the stock was damaged at some point, and looks to have had a new fore stock grafted on forward of the lower barrel band. This was the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big