Original U.S. Excellent Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard colts On 9 December

On 9 December

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Due to the scattered formation in which the troopers initially found themselves

There is simple line engraving on both locks and most of the metalwork

Original U.S. Excellent Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard colts On 9 DecemberOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was 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 model 1873 was the fifth