Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle made in 1874 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial No 31565 Field Gear with the usual applied HJ

with the usual applied HJ diamond with an embroidered swas (hook cross)

In the spring and summer of 1972

This fantastic full set of first aid equipment nearly all bearing WW2 dates and contained in a classic very good condition German WWII issue first aid Verbandkasten steel case

and overall there definitely some dents

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle made in 1874 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial No 31565 Field Gear with the usual applied HJOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with some features that were removed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these are the early 1st pattern "stepped" rear sight and "long wrist" on the stock. This is 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: MODEL