Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 268520 Russian Flags which have been partially covered

which have been partially covered with tan auto body filler

which stands for Flieger Unterkunft Verwaltung (Flight Barracks/accommodation Administration)

The cap features a patent leather visor

Removing the fore stock and barrel reveal the serial number of 3009

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 268520 Russian Flags which have been partially coveredOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 268520 with a faint SWP 1884 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all