Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle dated 1881 with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial ??2542* 21st Century the Charles Smith crew was

the Charles Smith crew was assigned to take the B-17 Liberty Lady on a raid against Berlin

It was not long before he received a Cease and Desist Order

East Coast and Aircraft Squadron

because the shape was found to be too similar to the German M16 steel helmet

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle dated 1881 with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial ??2542* 21st Century the Charles Smith crew wasOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very 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, which has unfortunately had the serial number partly worn away. We can only make out the