Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 290822 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Cleaning and disassembly were easy

Cleaning and disassembly were easy as the cylinder pin doubled as a screwdriver and all-purpose tool

although somewhat rust stained on the exterior

Insert the shaft into the collar then secured the stick grenade while a wire was attached to the firing cord

On 3 November

The heavier bullet reduces muzzle velocity from 3

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 290822 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Cleaning and disassembly were easyOriginal 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 # 285747 with a worn SWP 1884 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all