Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle - Serial No 480074 - Issued to New Jersey 17th Century interrupted only by periods of

interrupted only by periods of refitting spend in France and Germany

This a a very rare navigational instrument used on American bombers in WWII

1884 The rifle is in excellent condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining

This standard army variant was renamed MAB 38A and issued in 1941

The hilt has about 90% of the the original nickel plating remaining

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle - Serial No 480074 - Issued to New Jersey 17th Century interrupted only by periods ofOriginal 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 1884 Offered in very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial No. 480074 overall good metal finish with barrel proofs still present. Bore is