Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1880 with Buffington Sight & Standard Ramrod - Serial 121275 Japanese Uniforms The weapon's design was centered

The weapon's design was centered around an all-brass

even down to the rotating variable tint eyepieces inside the instrument

and is very often referred to by these names

The underside of the barrel is marked with serial number 34834 on the dovetail

This is a flintlock rifle that raises more questions than most

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1880 with Buffington Sight & Standard Ramrod - Serial 121275 Japanese Uniforms The weapon's design was centeredOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely honest used 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 very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, with Serial #121275 stamped on the rear of the receiver, which indicates