Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle Serial No. 168995★ with Period Sling, Manufactured in 1882 Gun Parts properly indexing and dry firing

properly indexing and dry firing when the hammer is pulled

another British 19th century failure

There are also still portions of the original brass pan attached to the plate

which include the bolt

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle Serial No. 168995★ with Period Sling, Manufactured in 1882 Gun Parts properly indexing and dry firingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle in . 45 70 Government caliber, serial number 168995, manufactured in 1882 and displaying a number of interesting arsenal replacement and reconditioning features. It retains the correct Cadet configuration with two barrel bands, two sling swivels plus stacking swivel, a Model 1879 rear sight, long wrist stock, and an original period leather sling.