Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 53922 - Manufactured in 1875 Category_MG 34 Mounts It has the name WALTHAM

It has the name WALTHAM on the dial face

secured by two steel barrel bands

Lt Col Wagn Langebek (Demark)

Patterned from original

making these just perfect for your Victorian era collection

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 53922 - Manufactured in 1875 Category_MG 34 Mounts It has the name WALTHAMOriginal 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 No. 53922 overall very good metal finish with barrel proofs still present. The