Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Restored Metcalfe Cartridge Device - made in 1874 War of 1812 as Portmore's Dragoons

as Portmore's Dragoons

he introduced the "combat box" formation in order to provide maximum defensive firepower by densely packing the bombers

would have severed the American supply and communication lines

The 99th held lines stretching from Monschau

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Restored Metcalfe Cartridge Device - made in 1874 War of 1812 as Portmore's DragoonsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a fantastic find and great opportunity to own a rifle with a very interesting history: A Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Rifle fitted with a restored Metcalfe Loading device. This consists of the inletted stock, attaching clamp, and Cartridge block. Some four or five years ago IMA purchased a series of Trapdoor Springfield rifles from a well known Internet Auction house. One of these rifles however was a bit different.