Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 253052 MG 42 Accessories and screw back attachment

and screw back attachment

1st Allied Airborne Patch: The patch appears to be British made and is constructed of light blue felt with a black background

Bunkers have been used throughout history as a means to protect occupants or contents against all manner of threats

The cardboard body displays a thin covering of black fur

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 253052 MG 42 Accessories and screw back attachmentOriginal 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 # 253052 with a crisp "boxed" SWP 1883 cartouche, overall good metal finish