Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with Indian Wars Era Scabbard Converted For Mills Belt Use During Spanish-American War (Copy) Historical Military Books "eem" is the German WWII

"eem" is the German WWII three letter code for Selve-Kronbiegel Dornheim AG

The design is a bit unconventional

this was not the primary mission of the IJAAS

All buttons are still present

This organization would remain until June 1940 when Congress authorized the Marine Corps 1

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with Indian Wars Era Scabbard Converted For Mills Belt Use During Spanish-American War (Copy) Historical Military Books "eem" is the German WWIIOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was 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 model 1873 was the fifth