Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard One-of-a-Kind - Invasion of Poland

- Invasion of Poland

This is where most Antique pistol Collectors begin

having been beautifully converted and placed on a wooden plinth

Issued guns were used with the traditional very heavy 75 round "saddledrum" magazine(sold separately) and a display only MG 13 25 round box magazine which will fit but will not function

In October 1934 the DAF was given official status as a sub-section of the NSDAP and in March 1936 it was recognized as an independent NSDAP affiliated association and granted control of its own monetary budget

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard One-of-a-Kind - Invasion of PolandOriginal 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