Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with Early 2 Notch Tumbler, Long Wrist, Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - Serial 8810 Martini-Henry Rifle Farthing was born in Gainesville

Farthing was born in Gainesville

To retain the clean external lines and appearance

The tropical overseas caps were piped in the same manner

leading the famous JG-26 Abbeville Boys until promoted to Inspector of Fighters in 1941

Small field glasses were highly preferred by German officers due to their convenience

Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with Early 2 Notch Tumbler, Long Wrist, Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - Serial 8810 Martini-Henry Rifle Farthing was born in GainesvilleOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early first year production example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with many features that were removed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these appearance wise are the early 1st pattern "stepped" M1873 rear sight and "long wrist" on the stock. This is 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