Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1885 - Serial 285659 Japanese Military Maps as are most of the

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1885 - Serial 285659 Japanese Military Maps as are most of theOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an interesting example of the rare Springfield 1873 trapdoor Cadet 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 # 204722, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.