Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No. 204146

Original Item: Only One available. This is a lovely lightly used honest 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 very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government caliber, Serial #204146 with a nice "boxed" SWP 1882 cartouche on the left side of the stock. It shows an overall good metal finish with all proofs still present, and no sign of refinishing or refurbishing. This rifle is "ALL ORIGINAL" with no signs of being messed with, just a tiny bit of dried oil, wax, and grease on a lot of the surface. The serial number indicates production in approximately April 1883, per U.S. Government records, with stock inspection in 1882. Due to the calendar and fiscal years being different for half the year, this type of mismatch is common. The stock is in very good original condition,