Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1887 with Ramrod & 1st Model Sight - Serial 348303 Belgian Militaria The underside of the barrel

The underside of the barrel is marked with serial number 34834 on the dovetail

with many features that were later changed or removed

with some light wear indicative of service in the field

especially Company G

/ 73 on the inside

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1887 with Ramrod & 1st Model Sight - Serial 348303 Belgian Militaria The underside of the barrelOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 348303, which indicates production in approximately January 1887, per U. S.