Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881 Manufacture Type_Original Items 82nd Airborne patch on right

82nd Airborne patch on right shoulder and Technical Sergeant Chevrons on both arms

indicating custom manufacture

six-shot weapon accurate up to 75 to 100 yards

Well marked

Waffen Amt stamps etc impressed into lid which has folding steel carry handle

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881 Manufacture Type_Original Items 82nd Airborne patch on rightOriginal 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 with what appears to be dated as 1880 (however the serial number dates this to early 1881). The rifle is in very good condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining and looks as if it has come right out of very long term