Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Shortened for Sporting made in 1885 - Serial No 271463 Spade Grip Assembly it has been sanded down

it has been sanded down a bit

• Leather scabbard

A counterattack at 0400 was driven off

used by the British Empire from 1853 to 1867

complete with a very nice original sling

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Shortened for Sporting made in 1885 - Serial No 271463 Spade Grip Assembly it has been sanded downOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, which was modified after service for use as a sporting rifle. The barrel was reduced in length, and the stock was cut down to 3 inches above the lower barrel band. The buttstock was also altered in shape to be thinner. The original sights were removed, and replaced with the rear sight for a Springfield Model 1898 KragJrgensen rifle. A tall front