Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 210892 Stocks known as Schlittenlafette (Sleigh or

known as Schlittenlafette (Sleigh or Sled Carriage)

In the absence of any known American example

Under these conditions

Bronze is less brittle than cast iron

It was also used as a turret gun in various Boulton Paul or Nash & Thompson turrets on bombers and flying boats

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 210892 Stocks known as Schlittenlafette (Sleigh orOriginal 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 # 210892 with a faintly legible SWP 1883 cartouche, overall very good metal