Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with Extremely Scarce U.S.N. Scabbard French Gun Magazines 92 mm projectiles from the

92 mm projectiles from the gun bore

making this a very nice example of a rare scabbard

Three boxes have very clear labels for Frankford Arsenal

and most of the stitching has failed

Now this is an absolutely wonderful example of a “going home” French Briar hand carved pipe

Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with Extremely Scarce U.S.N. Scabbard French Gun Magazines 92 mm projectiles from theOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was 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 model 1873 was the fifth