Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard Antique Handguns the safety thumb-piece catch was

the safety thumb-piece catch was discontinued and not adopted

however in overall near-excellent condition

and engaged in a number of firefights with troops of the 1st SS Panzer and 3rd Fallshirmjaeger Divisions

This example with serial number 3084 is as nice specimen as we have seen in years

The walnut stock bears Inspection marks stamped into the wood and comes with all brass mounts

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard Antique Handguns the safety thumb-piece catch wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was 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 model 1873 was the fifth