Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Buffington Sight and Trenton Lock - Serial 95332 Spanish Flags First Army Air Service insignia

First Army Air Service insignia

Original Item: Original WW2 marked and dated khaki/green canvas double magazine (15 round) pouch

It also has a very upmarket and beautiful set of WALNUT BURL stocks

IMA’s Owner

but will be in good to very good usable condition

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Buffington Sight and Trenton Lock - Serial 95332 Spanish Flags First Army Air Service insigniaOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very interesting 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. This rifle was apparently in service for many years, and was probably sent back to Springfield Armory at least once for a refit, which has resulted in a gun with a very interesting history. The breech block