Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 232479 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles The original design was a

The original design was a single-shot

closely checkered Bakelite type

The pistol breaks open correctly with ejection

Interior has a leather sweatband embossed in gold leaf:

The shell measures 9

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 232479 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles The original design was aOriginal 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 very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 232479 with a clear SWP 1883 cartouche, overall worn metal finish with all