This is an early, all correct, U.S. Model 1873 trapdoor rifle made in 1874. The 32 5/8"" round barrel has good, bright rifling with some wear and erosion. The barrel and receiver have a smooth brown patina. It is equipped with the correct Model 1873 rear sight with headless attaching screws. The high arch breechblock is marked MODEL/1873 [both lightly stamped]/eagle stamp/crossed arrows/US. It has a smooth brown patina. The lockplate and hammer retain most of their original blue. The lockplate is correctly marked US/SPRINGFIELD/1873 with the eagle stamped to the left of that. The buttplate is brown with US on the tang. The triggerguard is blue/brown. The bands retain approx. 50% original blue. The stock is very good with the correct long wrist and scattered issue dents and dings. There are no cracks or chips except for a couple of very minor chips at the lower ramrod channel. The stock has a good firing proof and light but very visible script ESA cartouche. The ramrod is correct with its uncupped head. The action functions correctly. This is a much better than average early Model 1873 trapdoor rifle. Don't miss it!