Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Cadet Rifle with Long Wrist Stock made in 1884 - Serial 236789 African Militaria The full darkened finish can

The full darkened finish can be seen in areas however

FASCISTS SEIZE CONTROL OF ITALY

There are no other inspection marks we can see

Brass hilted with a flaming grenade motif to pommel indicating use by Artillery and Sappers

and even though it appears that the blade is on backwards it is not

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Cadet Rifle with Long Wrist Stock made in 1884 - Serial 236789 African Militaria The full darkened finish canOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Springfield 1873 trapdoor Cadet 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 very good condition is this trapdoor cadet rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 236789, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.