Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial 10045 French Uniforms Features gilt cockade with gilt

Features gilt cockade with gilt wire bullion embroidered spread wing eagle and Eagle "C" Cavalry button

HARTLEY AND GRAHAM

IMA acquired the remaining known stock of German manufactured WWII type steel helmets held by the government of Finland

so it is not securely attached to the cap body anymore

Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial 10045 French Uniforms Features gilt cockade with giltOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early first year production example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with many features that were removed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these appearance wise are the early 1st pattern "stepped" M1873 rear sight and "long wrist" on the stock. This is 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