Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1886 with Early Pattern Ramrod - Serial 308040 20th Century Within a month's time

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1886 with Early Pattern Ramrod - Serial 308040 20th Century Within a month's timeOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an interesting 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 #308040 stamped on the rear of the receiver, which