Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with 1st Model Lock Plate & Buffington Sight - Serial 85398 made in 1878 Bira Gun The barrel is the correct

The barrel is the correct 20" in length and the carbine 35" in overall length

which was part of the 41st Infantry Division

which has worn off in some areas in the middle

bases were established in France (August-September 1944)

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with 1st Model Lock Plate & Buffington Sight - Serial 85398 made in 1878 Bira Gun The barrel is the correctOriginal 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 # 85398, indicating production in 1878, quite early in production. At