Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle made in 1887 - Serial No 375136 Russian Machine Guns south of Rome

south of Rome

Barrel left facet is stamped 1837 and below it is serial number 4208

There are various fittings wrapped around the grip as well

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle made in 1887 - Serial No 375136 Russian Machine Guns south of RomeOriginal 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 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. It was finally replaced in