The lot features a U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle most likely chambered in .45-70 that has been heavily used and adorned by a Sioux Native American Indian. The rifle shows the full length stock with breach loading trapdoor design and exposed side hammer. Around the receiver, at the end of the last barrel band, and along the butt of the stock the rifle has been adorned with parfleche rawhide wraps having brass covered iron tacks having a heavy oxidation. The wraps show a rich deep oil and sweat soaked patina and age that is believed to be from heavy use. All of the metal surfaces show a pitted and rust surface, with no apparent structural rusted areas, only surface. The piece was manufactured during the 19th Century most likely during the circa 1870-1880‰Ûªs with the serial number no longer being legible. The rifle appears to have been adorned by a Sioux American Indian during the 19th Century in the Montana, Wyoming and the Dakota‰Ûªs areas. Provenance: From a large early American and American Indian weapons collection in Iowa. The age of the Indian adornments is unknown and not confirmed, please review the photographs to make your own assumptions of originality. Antique Firearm that does not require an FFL. NO FFL. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.