Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1880 - Updated with Round Rod Bayonet in 1891 British Militaria The first variant

The first variant

Including a copper hammer with many standard and specialized features

The longettes protruding from the stirrup cross guard down each side of the blade for some two inches are heavily embossed with what looks like Roman quivers of arrows and other Roman symbols in heavily gilt

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1880 - Updated with Round Rod Bayonet in 1891 British Militaria The first variantOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a most interesting springfield trapdoor rifle, it's breach block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 While the wood stock bears a military inspector's cartouche dated 1891. The rifle is in very nice condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining and looks as if it has come right out of very long term storage. The Trapdoor Springfield Rifle was the weapon used, in its Carbine form, by the Troopers of