Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial 165798* made in 1882 French Flags The agent used to fasten

The agent used to fasten the foam to the body of the helmet has

Vickers locks have now become scarce

This is a very interesting USGI decorated bring-back German WWII M35 helmet shell

which is about 1 1/4" wide

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial 165798* made in 1882 French Flags The agent used to fastenOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice early 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 good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 165798*, indicating production in 1882, before the introduction of