Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 239302 U.S. Badges The Sword can be found

The Sword can be found in "THE BRITISH CAVALRY SWORD from 1600” by CHARLES MARTYN published 2004 by Pen and Sword Books Ltd

with one missing

Made by Henry Hughes and used by Pilots

From 17 March 1924

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 239302 U.S. Badges The Sword can be foundOriginal 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 # 239302 with a faint SWP 1883 cartouche, overall very good metal finish with