Original U.S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod - Serial No. 8468 Russian Artillery when the Germans attacked France

when the Germans attacked France and quickly defeated the French army

A granddaughter of Queen Victoria

The leather helmet/liner is in wonderful

22 caliber Smith & Wesson Model One which sold for about $2

The original leather blade buffer is missing from the base of the blade

Original U.S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod - Serial No. 8468 Russian Artillery when the Germans attacked FranceOriginal U. S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Scarce Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod Serial No. 8468 Original Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally early example of the iconic U. S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle and quite possibly the earliest we have ever offered. Manufactured in March 1874, it is a true first year production rifle retaining an