Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with Extremely Scarce U.S.N. Scabbard French Gun Magazines and most of the stitching

and most of the stitching has failed

making this a very nice example of a rare scabbard

In lovely patinated condition with a great look and cylinder scene

92 mm projectiles from the gun bore

Three boxes have very clear labels for Frankford Arsenal

Original U.S. Indian Wars Navy Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with Extremely Scarce U.S.N. Scabbard French Gun Magazines and most of the stitchingOriginal 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