Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Cadet Rifle with Long Wrist Stock made in 1884 - Serial 236789 African Militaria FASCISTS SEIZE CONTROL OF ITALY

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395th Infantry Regiment

were subsequently redesigned to use autographic film

Brass hilted with a flaming grenade motif to pommel indicating use by Artillery and Sappers

Most cans have leather padding on the top carry handle

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Cadet Rifle with Long Wrist Stock made in 1884 - Serial 236789 African Militaria FASCISTS SEIZE CONTROL OF ITALYOriginal 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 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor cadet rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 236789, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.