Original U.S. Excellent Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard Category_Receiver Blade Style: Spike

Blade Style: Spike

with alternating wreathed swas (hook cross) and eagle insignias on the panels

which is retained about 35%

heavier barrel

German losses are unknown

Original U.S. Excellent Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard Category_Receiver Blade Style: SpikeOriginal 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