Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1879 with Bayonet and N.G.P. Scabbard - Serial No 113783 French Ordnance indicating the helmet was made

indicating the helmet was made by James Dixon & Sons while the steel was rolled by Thomas Firth and Sons

The model M/62 has been in service for almost 60-years

The seat parachute pack features a well padded 'seat'

" "2" and "7" for the 827th Bomb Squadron

After capturing some prisoners

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1879 with Bayonet and N.G.P. Scabbard - Serial No 113783 French Ordnance indicating the helmet was madeOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a 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 good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue socket bayonet and scabbard marked N. G. P.. Serial number is