Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1878 - Serial No 85118 Spanish Artillery to distribute this book to

to distribute this book to the soldiers before they might be reassigned

The move also required new barrel lining and new magazine (Mannlicher type)

Edminstein of the 741st Railway Operating Battalion

It works only with the Mk IV breech block

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1878 - Serial No 85118 Spanish Artillery to distribute this book toOriginal 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial # 85118 with a legible SWP 1877 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all