Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Tack Decoration - Serial No 53993 Category_MG 42 Mounts which was issued along with

which was issued along with the 1903 Springfield Rifle

Lighters could be customized with regimental cyphers and engravings

Thought by some to be a product of the First World war

Finding militaria linked to one of these is extremely rare

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Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Tack Decoration - Serial No 53993 Category_MG 42 Mounts which was issued along withOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with some features that were removed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these is the "Long Wrist" of the butt stock. This example also was outfitted with white metal tacks on both sides of the butt stock, indicating possible capture and use by Native Americans. This is the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th