Original U.S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod - Serial No. 8468 Russian Artillery with three tails

with three tails

22 caliber Smith & Wesson Model One which sold for about $2

but not used very much

near Stettin

The original leather blade buffer is missing from the base of the blade

Original U.S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod - Serial No. 8468 Russian Artillery with three tailsOriginal U. S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Scarce Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod Serial No. 8468 Original Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally early example of the iconic U. S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle and quite possibly the earliest we have ever offered. Manufactured in March 1874, it is a true first year production rifle retaining an