Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Bayonet and MASS Scabbard Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns Here is a letter Rutila

Here is a letter Rutila wrote 3 years before his death in 2005 to his relatives:

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in Normandy

Original Item: The Indian Army determined that there was a need for a bayonet for their 1A (L1-style) that would be longer than the standard 8-inch bayonet used extensively with FAL-derived rifles

Original Item: A great display item

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Bayonet and MASS Scabbard Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns Here is a letter RutilaOriginal Item: Only One available. This is VERY early 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 good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue socket bayonet and scabbard marked MASS. The Serial