Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 119745 - Manufactured in 1880 81mm Mortar at Camp Claiborne

at Camp Claiborne

A wonderful Frank Wesson

original “doughnut hole” USMC buttons (3 missing)

as the original was removed long ago

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 119745 - Manufactured in 1880 81mm Mortar at Camp ClaiborneOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very 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 very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial No. 119745 overall good metal finish with barrel proofs still present, though