Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1885 - Serial 285659 Japanese Military Maps first section of Battery B

first section of Battery B fired the regiment's only direct-fire mission of the war using the Long Toms

According to Lake

as we can see some ripples in the paint on the crown

The first rifle to use this cartridge was the Lebel Model 1886 rifle

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1885 - Serial 285659 Japanese Military Maps first section of Battery BOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an interesting example of the rare Springfield 1873 trapdoor Cadet 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 # 204722, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.