Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ramrod Made in 1878 - Serial 97575 Availability_Both Prior to 1994

Prior to 1994

7 which matches the gun

with Riot Gear lining

however it is faded

an expert on the Colt Single Action Army revolvers

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ramrod Made in 1878 - Serial 97575 Availability_Both Prior to 1994Original Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Springfield 1873 trapdoor Cadet 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 nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 204722 with a faint "boxed" SWP 188? cartouche, overall good metal