Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with NGP Pennsylvania National Guard Scabbard Antique Handguns a closing force of German

a closing force of German Armor and Infantry which had been by-passed and cut off to our rear and columns to the surprise of both units

Comes with complete leather liner still intact and tight with all split pins intact

particularly about 3 inches above the drag

The cross guard is cicely marked U

Overall Length: 30 1/2 Inches

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with NGP Pennsylvania National Guard Scabbard Antique Handguns a closing force of GermanOriginal 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