Springfield Rifle

The 1873 Trapdoor Springfield Cavalry Carbine was the weapon of choice for the Cavalry all the way through the Old West. The Rifle was used by General Custer and the 7th Cavalry at the battle of The Little Bighorn (1876) but during the battle the gun stated to jam due to the copper cartridge cases. After the battle the Rifle was given new bronze cartridge caseing. The name "Trapdoor" was given to the Rifle due to the flip open door leading to the breech. The Rifle worked on a single action system

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