Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Cadet Rifle updated to M1884 made in 1882 - Serial 179780 Italian Flags The bottom of the pommel

The bottom of the pommel is marked with serial number 43289

The following day the 1st and 2nd battalions jumped off on the attack

Scabbard Length: 12”

The side buttons on each side over the ear show crossed rifles

with Wehrmacht Heer eagles at each end

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Cadet Rifle updated to M1884 made in 1882 - Serial 179780 Italian Flags The bottom of the pommelOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Springfield 1873 trapdoor Cadet 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 1884 Offered in very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 179780 with a faint "boxed" SWP 1883 cartouche, overall good metal