Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle used by U.S. Indian Police made in 1885 - Serial No 272793 Price_$-030 - $50 the outward curve was omitted

the outward curve was omitted

In itself this means nothing

Overall a wonderful WWII era issue canteen offered complete with some great markings

AUGUST 1944: Turner City

Overall Length: 49 1/2 Inches

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle used by U.S. Indian Police made in 1885 - Serial No 272793 Price_$-030 - $50 the outward curve was omittedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, which after official service found its way into in the hands of Native American Police Forces. The fore stock and wrist are wrapped in deer skin secured by animal gut stitches and the wood is decorated with many brass tacks and two hanging groups of feathers. The right hand side of the butt stock bears a white metal shield stating: U. S. and