Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Cadet Rifle with Long Wrist Stock made in 1884 - Serial 236789 Hotchkiss MG The keeper is still present

The keeper is still present and the iron securing stud is present as well

This excavated Confederate 3 inch Read shell is in wonderful condition and still retains its copper sabot and copper fuze plug

The rifle is mechanically in good condition

Casualties: Total 7

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Cadet Rifle with Long Wrist Stock made in 1884 - Serial 236789 Hotchkiss MG The keeper is still presentOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice 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 good condition is this trapdoor cadet rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 236789, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.