Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 95864 - Manufactured in 1878 Vintage Signs The mountain gun promised to

The mountain gun promised to provide an effective compromise

One of the best aspects of this jacket are the way the patches are stitched to the tunic: appealing small X shaped cross stitches

like almost all modern machine guns in order to avoid "cook-offs"

Military Specifications

Few sets available

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 95864 - Manufactured in 1878 Vintage Signs The mountain gun promised toOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very 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 very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial No. 95864 overall very good metal finish with all proofs still present. The