Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial 165798* made in 1882 Brunswick Parts There is a name on

There is a name on the neck guard apron in white paint that appears to read Mann

Later the production was broadened to Olkainvalmiste ltd

and straight pin attachment

5" is nicely marked:

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial 165798* made in 1882 Brunswick Parts There is a name onOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice early 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, Serial # 165798*, indicating production in 1882, before the introduction of