Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 - Serial No 169032* MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Sides have lined brown leather

Sides have lined brown leather 'Y' straps with dual ring buckles

Our example is in wonderful condition overall

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Like the Iron Cross Second Class (EK2)

The album documents many places and people but the primary soldier can be identified through the pages and it appears he spent time on the eastern front as one photo is marked KIEW for Kiev in the Ukraine

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 - Serial No 169032* MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Sides have lined brown leatherOriginal 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 169032* with a nice SWP 1881 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all