Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881

Original 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 dated 1881. The rifle is in very nice condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining and looks as if it has come right out of very long term storage. The Trapdoor Springfield Rifle 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. This is a real peach and well worth placing in any U.S. Military Collection. Offered in very good/excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45-70 government caliber. Serial #158612 with a legible SWP 1881 cartouche, overall very good metal finish with all proofs still present. The serial number indicates that it was built at Springfield in 1880. The butt plate is marked “U.S.” and both barrel bands are "U" marked. The rifle features an excell