Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Serial Number 92919 - Made in 1878 Breda M-37 That is why I had

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These handles have unavailable on the collector's market until now

The Swiss Vetterli rifles combined the American Winchester Model 1866's tubular magazine with a regular bolt featuring for the first time two opposed rear locking lugs

Jim Gunder

Offered in excellent condition with rope handles and original markings

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Serial Number 92919 - Made in 1878 Breda M-37 That is why I hadOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial # 92919 with a partly legible SWP cartouche, overall nice blue gray aged metal