Original U.S. Rare Springfield Trapdoor Model 1881 "Forager" 20 Gauge Shotgun - Serial 274 Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock looks almost new

looks almost new

as indicated in the lower left corner

who is highly rated and known to make traditionally made blades

There is also some evidence of past oxidation that was cleaned away

Interior has a black oilcloth sweatband in good shape

Original U.S. Rare Springfield Trapdoor Model 1881 "Forager" 20 Gauge Shotgun - Serial 274 Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock looks almost newOriginal Item: Only One available. Here is something that we have not had before! A rare Springfield Model 1881 "Forager", a 20 gauge shotgun version of 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. At the suggestion of Colonel J. C. Kelton (Assistant Adjutant General, Military Division of the Pacific and Department of California), the US Army adopted a 20ga