Original U.S. Springfield Model 1873 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle with Early Two-Notch Tumbler, Long-Wrist Stock, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - May 1875 Production - Serial No. 50030 Holsters & Cases Duke of York and Albany

Duke of York and Albany in December 1823

also known as the 80 Series and originally known as the Series 81

giving a “dumbbell” or “girder” cross section

where he founded another company named Balda Kamera-Werk

The rifle has a relatively clear inscription on the left side of the stock

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1873 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle with Early Two-Notch Tumbler, Long-Wrist Stock, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - May 1875 Production - Serial No. 50030 Holsters & Cases Duke of York and AlbanyOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a well preserved early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with several features that were changed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these appearance wise are the early 1st pattern "stepped" M1873 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.