Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1878 - Serial No 85118 M3 Grease Gun The Hotchkiss was based on

The Hotchkiss was based on a design by Captain Baron Adolf Odkolek von Ujezda of Vienna

The underside of the barrel block

it provides the means for the operator to charge the gun preparatory to firing and to clear different types of stoppages

Recently acquired from a veteran's estate this is without a doubt the most impressive battle flag of the German WW2 era

It is black wool with heavy mohair trimming referred to as "French braid" around the pockets and hems

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1878 - Serial No 85118 M3 Grease Gun The Hotchkiss was based onOriginal 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. Serial # 85118 with a legible SWP 1877 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all