Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Bayonet and Scabbard - Serial No 198849 Vietnam In September 1944 it was

In September 1944 it was used to ferry fuel to the Allied troops fighting in the south of France

Complete with steel scabbard

Body exterior is constructed of correct grey green smooth wip cord type wool with red wool piping around top with red wool piping around the dark green wool band

this Colt exhibits a very pleasing bright finish

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Bayonet and Scabbard - Serial No 198849 Vietnam In September 1944 it wasOriginal 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue bayonet and scabbard. Serial # 198849 with a partly