Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle made in 1875 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial 45923 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns the 6 pound passive starlight

the 6 pound passive starlight PVS 2 were considered state of the art when it came to the capabilities of U

The frame measures 24" Wide by 21" Tall

Maker marked initials and dated "1943" on interior for added authenticity

Of interesting design with a leather button being attached to the running keeper that attaches to a purpose installed strap with button hole secured about half way along the length of the sling

allowing you to stain it to match your current stock

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle made in 1875 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial 45923 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns the 6 pound passive starlightOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with some features that were removed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these are the early 1st pattern "stepped" rear sight and "long wrist" on the stock. This is 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: MODEL