Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with Partial Scabbard Snider Rifle MARQUENVILLE

MARQUENVILLE

Along with this collection is a handwritten note that reads as follows:

The crossguard has a very crisp center block featuring round medallions with swass on both sides

unfortunately much too late for Little Bighorn

and still used today for "Old West" competitions

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with Partial Scabbard Snider Rifle MARQUENVILLEOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was 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 model 1873 was the fifth