Original Excellent U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Brass Hook Scabbard Antique Percussion Firearms New Made Item: A splendid

New Made Item: A splendid reproduction of one of the classic Close Helmets featuring fully ribbed visor and fold-back cheek plates

They moved during January 1925 to Quantico

which has been repainted black and red for decorative purposes

Most of the balance were

Original Excellent U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Brass Hook Scabbard Antique Percussion Firearms New Made Item: A splendidOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was 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 model 1873 was the fifth