Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 285747 Manufacture Type_Original Items Both weapons were full-automatic only

Both weapons were full-automatic only

and the rise of modern long-range competition shooting during the 1870s

It is believed

Josef Werndl (1831-1889) and Karel Holub (1830-1903) designed and patented their design

They are marked CAL 7

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 285747 Manufacture Type_Original Items Both weapons were full-automatic onlyOriginal 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 285747 with a worn SWP 1884 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all