Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard Antique Handguns The walnut stock bears Inspection

The walnut stock bears Inspection marks stamped into the wood and comes with all brass mounts

the safety thumb-piece catch was discontinued and not adopted

The company was granted its first Royal Warrant in 1868 by The Prince of Wales

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard Antique Handguns The walnut stock bears InspectionOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was 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 model 1873 was the fifth