Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881 Scottish Militaria but no cracks and with

but no cracks and with the original finish intact

Later in the Civil War large cavalry charges became less common and the cavalry took on the role of skirmishers

incorporating the early short lever with 33" barrel in the new

Manufactured by BUNNEY of LONDON

Ball in an S

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881 Scottish Militaria but no cracks and withOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, it's breach block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 While the wood stock bears a military inspector's cartouche with what appears to be dated as 1880 (however the serial number dates this to early 1881). The rifle is in very good condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining and looks as if it has come right out of very long term