Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 290822 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly She saw action and at

She saw action and at the end of WW2 was decommissioned in 1946 and transferred to the Dutch Navy until 1948 when she was returned

The size is approximately 58cm (Us 7 1/4)

The heavier bullet reduces muzzle velocity from 3

Cleaning and disassembly were easy as the cylinder pin doubled as a screwdriver and all-purpose tool

The currant Maharaja is a Polo playing friend of Prince Charles

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 290822 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly She saw action and atOriginal 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 # 285747 with a worn SWP 1884 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all