Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Converted to Blunderbuss Blank Fire Prop Gun for 1960 "Swiss Family Robinson" Movie Multi Nation Flags The brass bound case has

The brass bound case has name plaque to the center of the lid which is unfortunately blank so we have no idea of the original Naval owner

testifying graphically to the chest's original function

as shown clearly in Fig

The Division was trained by both British and Australian Forces

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Converted to Blunderbuss Blank Fire Prop Gun for 1960 "Swiss Family Robinson" Movie Multi Nation Flags The brass bound case hasOriginal Item: Only One available. Here we have a very interesting example of a Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle, which was modified during the 20th century by film armorers to become a blank firing movie prop gun. In this case, the action and lock were removed and fit into a prop Blunderbuss, which has a lovely long stock and is fitted with a 26 cast white metal "barrel". For the movies the overall appearance, as well as the flash and bang, were