Original U.S. Excellent Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard colts Due to the scattered formation

Due to the scattered formation in which the troopers initially found themselves

On 9 December

blue skirt

whitened sheep skin construction winter cap with the natural hide to the exterior and grey and dark brown sheep’s wool to the interior

There is even faded engraving present on the belt hook

Original U.S. Excellent Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard colts Due to the scattered formationOriginal 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