Bidspirit auction | 1878 Springfield U.S. Model 1873

1878 Springfield U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle - 1878 Springfield U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor rifle. Approximately 35.5” barrel and 51.75” total length. Metal Butt plate heavily rusted. See photos for details and condition. DO NOT EVER LOAD OR FIRE THIS GUN UNLESS AND UNTIL IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND MADE OR DECLARED SAFE BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH / METALLURGIST. EVEN THEN, DON'T BE THE NEXT POSTHUMOUS OR VEGETABLE DARWIN AWARD RECIPIENT. Hang this on your wall - honor its heritage, history and craftsmanship.