Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 264564 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles chained chin strap and spike

chained chin strap and spike to complete the ensemble

It even still has the original lanyard ring

and the ammunition bearer

Has incredible coloring

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 264564 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles chained chin strap and spikeOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 264564 with a faintly legible SWP 1884 cartouche, overall good metal finish