Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1886 with Standard Ramrod - Serial 313989

Original Item: Only One available. This is an interesting honest used 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.MODEL1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government caliber, with Serial #313989 stamped on the rear of the receiver, which indicates production in approximately March 1886, per U.S. Government records. This is a bit late for a model 1873, as the Model 1884 was already well into production. There are no cartouches we can find on the stock, as it looks to have been completely refinished. It was apparently put into model 1873 configuration, with a Model 1877 rear sight, though the serrated trigger was left in place. This was often done before these were sent to state militia units. The rifle shows an overall worn metal finish, with all the metal proofs still present. The s