Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 119745 - Manufactured in 1880 U.S. Civil War from stations in Belgium and

from stations in Belgium and Germany

Reproductions of lesser quality are being sold for triple the money

gaining the reputation as "The Gun that Won the West"

having 95% cross graining and good tip

RAINER-BELL CO

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 119745 - Manufactured in 1880 U.S. Civil War from stations in Belgium andOriginal 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 No. 119745 overall good metal finish with barrel proofs still present, though