Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle made in 1887 with Buffington Sight - Serial No 387351 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly as Cambodia tested the will

as Cambodia tested the will and spirit of the United States when she seized the US Mayaguez on 15 May 1975

always with an eye to forging bonds that would benefit all parties

It reads in black ink in two locations P/O BURT (Pilot Officer Burt)

this type cap

and the handwriting style definitely differs for each

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle made in 1887 with Buffington Sight - Serial No 387351 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly as Cambodia tested the willOriginal 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 # 387351, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present. The serial