Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1883 - Serial 204722 British Militaria Project PloughIn March 1942 Pyke

Project PloughIn March 1942 Pyke proposed an idea

It looks to be nickel or chrome plated

This is also the arsenal that is most associated with the French Flintlock Muskets

It measures 5 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" high

the light elite infantry of the Prussian army) were German paratroopers

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1883 - Serial 204722 British Militaria Project PloughIn March 1942 PykeOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Springfield 1873 trapdoor Cadet 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 1884 Offered in very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 204722 with a faint "boxed" SWP 1892 cartouche, overall good metal