Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Bayonet and U.S. Scabbard - Serial No 234007 MILITARIA This example however survived

This example however survived

-Maker signed (Mei) on blade tang - somewhat worn due to age

at the age of 24 years he was promoted Second Lieutenant in 1771

An officer's Gorget was perhaps the last symbolic piece of "armor" worn by British officers to denote their authority

At the same time a rear spine with hidden bolts soldered to the underside of the spine was introduced as the helmet proved to be too weak without it

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Bayonet and U.S. Scabbard - Serial No 234007 MILITARIA This example however survivedOriginal 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue scabbard marked U. S. and socket bayonet. Serial #