Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1879 with Bayonet and N.G.P. Scabbard - Serial No 113783 French Ordnance Japanese capitulation in August canceled

Japanese capitulation in August canceled plans for deployment

purchased 200 Wesson rifles

After capturing some prisoners

Corner reinforcements are missing

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1879 with Bayonet and N.G.P. Scabbard - Serial No 113783 French Ordnance Japanese capitulation in August canceledOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a 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 good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue socket bayonet and scabbard marked N. G. P.. Serial number is