Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881 Manufacture Type_Original Items and 52 dummy 8-mm German

and 52 dummy 8-mm German cartridges

engraved gilt shell guard

This item is in unissued condition

and during the 19th century was stationed on the Northwest Frontier and took part in the Battle of Omdurman outside Khartoum in 1898

82nd Airborne patch on right shoulder and Technical Sergeant Chevrons on both arms

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881 Manufacture Type_Original Items and 52 dummy 8-mm GermanOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, it's breach block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 While the wood stock bears a military inspector's cartouche with what appears to be dated as 1880 (however the serial number dates this to early 1881). The rifle is in very good condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining and looks as if it has come right out of very long term