Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1878 with Buffington Sight - Serial No 78355 Antique Colts The perfect addition to any

The perfect addition to any WW2 German SS  or Holster Collection

which indicates the approximate manufacture date of April - May 1944

it is not a mistake

for more information see "Gamle Danske Miliitaervaben" by Thomas Moller

Charles (Chuck) S

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1878 with Buffington Sight - Serial No 78355 Antique Colts The perfect addition to anyOriginal 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 # 78355, with an overall very good metal finish with all proofs still