Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Bayonet and MASS Scabbard British Swagger Stick The bore shows clear lands

The bore shows clear lands and grooves

the ships raised ramps

Peary carried an 1892 on his trips to the North Pole

as well as the addition of 4 steel "flutes" which run the length of the barrel and increased strength

The name comes from three sources: Hotchkiss

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Bayonet and MASS Scabbard British Swagger Stick The bore shows clear landsOriginal Item: Only One available. This is VERY early 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 good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue socket bayonet and scabbard marked MASS. The Serial