Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 285747 Manufacture Type_Original Items Josef Werndl (1831-1889) and Karel

Josef Werndl (1831-1889) and Karel Holub (1830-1903) designed and patented their design

Condition of these gloves is very good

Browne received two sword cuts

These pouches would hold one 20 round

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 285747 Manufacture Type_Original Items Josef Werndl (1831-1889) and KarelOriginal 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