Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1883 - Serial 202083 Accessories Overseas service bars on left
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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1883 Serial 202083 Accessories Overseas service bars on left Overseas service bars on left cuff indication 18+ months of overseas service Like most European Monarchies Belgium had an overseas empire so these rifles saw a lot of service and Belgian was major international supplier of all types of small arms during this period