Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Shortened for Sporting made in 1885 - Serial No 271463 Miscellaneous Gun Parts Another common design comprised a

Another common design comprised a simple stave with the end drilled out and a lead weight inserted

disabled armored vehicles

but moved to Fort Lee

This very nice example with complete liner but missing chinstrap that has original period colored camouflage textured paint in dark green

and a nice shined slightly rounded look

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Shortened for Sporting made in 1885 - Serial No 271463 Miscellaneous Gun Parts Another common design comprised aOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, which was modified after service for use as a sporting rifle. The barrel was reduced in length, and the stock was cut down to 3 inches above the lower barrel band. The buttstock was also altered in shape to be thinner. The original sights were removed, and replaced with the rear sight for a Springfield Model 1898 KragJrgensen rifle. A tall front