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Was the Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Responsible for Custer’s Loss at Little Bighorn?

The Battle of Little Bighorn, which raged on the rolling plains of Eastern Montana on June 25-26, 1876, is one of the most analyzed battles in American military history. In this engagement, Lieutenant ...
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U.S. Springfield .45-70 Gov’t Trapdoor Carbine

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Trapdoors and Levers: Rethinking the Custer Era

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Springfield Armory Model 1873 "Trapdoor" Rifle

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. overall: 52 1/4 in x 2 3/8 in; ...
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Springfield Armory Model 1884 "Trapdoor" Cadet Rifle

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. overall: 49 in x 2 1/4 in; 124.46 cm ...