Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - Serial 8759 Russian Artwork & Posters Arab Cold WarThe Arab Cold

Arab Cold WarThe Arab Cold War (Arabic: الحرب العربية الباردة al-Harb al-`Arabiyyah al-bāridah) was a period of political rivalry in the Arab World from the early 1950s to the late 1970s as part of the broader Cold War

The driver who was captured was freed later when the city of Leipzig fell

It is complete with sling swivels and is dated <1878 it may have been intended for Camel mounted troops in Algeria

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Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - Serial 8759 Russian Artwork & Posters Arab Cold WarThe Arab ColdOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, probably the earliest we have EVER HAD, with several features that were changed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these appearance wise are the early 1st pattern "stepped" M1873 rear sight and "long wrist" on the stock. This is the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle