Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial 165798* made in 1882 Flintlocks When the medal is awarded

When the medal is awarded by the Army and Air Force for acts of valor in combat

The chinstrap is unfortunately almost completely missing

We do verify that every lock is in functional and in solid condition

Center of cap features a bullion wire embroidered Japanese Naval Anchor insignia surrounded by Laurel leaves

initially: konfederatka) to which feathers or rosettes were sometimes added

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial 165798* made in 1882 Flintlocks When the medal is awardedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice early 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 very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 165798*, indicating production in 1882, before the introduction of