Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 225695 - Manufactured in 1883 Antique Colts Strong reconnaissance elements were provided

Strong reconnaissance elements were provided so that TDs would be able to use pre-arranged firing positions to best advantage

The Springfield Rifle cost $20 each at the Springfield Armory where they were officially made

• Original WWII USMC 1944 M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet with 1943 Westinghouse Liner with Cover

the 2nd Battalion of the 16th Infantry suffered the first American casualties of the war

Usually used in conjunction with the standard French Foreign style leather holsters for the series P38

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 225695 - Manufactured in 1883 Antique Colts Strong reconnaissance elements were providedOriginal 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. 225695 overall very good metal finish with barrel proofs still present. The