Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Socket Bayonet - Serial 263950 French Militaria Allied forces barreled through Italy

Allied forces barreled through Italy in June 1945

On Saipan the squadron was attacked by Japanese ground forces in June 1944 on Aslito Airfield soon renamed Isley Field

The sling is marked S

By early 1943

This surprise attack was so successful that the 35th Division was not used

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Socket Bayonet - Serial 263950 French Militaria Allied forces barreled through ItalyOriginal 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 very good service used condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with an original socket bayonet. Serial # 264226 is marked on the