Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with Early 2 Notch Tumbler, Long Wrist, Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - Serial 8810 Replica Non-Firing Guns which received an especially thick

which received an especially thick coating

Without the inscription

but there is no way of knowing if they are functioning and are being sold only as a display piece

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This is by far one of the nicest M3 knives we have ever come across

Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with Early 2 Notch Tumbler, Long Wrist, Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - Serial 8810 Replica Non-Firing Guns which received an especially thickOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early first year production example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with many features that were removed 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 of Little Big Horn