Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - Serial 8759 Russian Artwork & Posters It has a typical design

It has a typical design large wooden saya (scabbard)

heavy tearing and moth damage on both

The driver who was captured was freed later when the city of Leipzig fell

Company- and battalion-sized parachute drops were rehearsed heavily

It is complete with sling swivels and is dated <1878 it may have been intended for Camel mounted troops in Algeria

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - Serial 8759 Russian Artwork & Posters It has a typical designOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, probably the earliest we have EVER HAD, 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