Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Converted to Blunderbuss Blank Fire Prop Gun for 1960 "Swiss Family Robinson" Movie Multi Nation Flags North Carolina - November 1862

North Carolina -  November 1862

The Division was trained by both British and Australian Forces

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The brass bound case has name plaque to the center of the lid which is unfortunately blank so we have no idea of the original Naval owner

This is a lovely Imperial Japanese Navy Type 97 Radio Operator Gas Mask

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Converted to Blunderbuss Blank Fire Prop Gun for 1960 "Swiss Family Robinson" Movie Multi Nation Flags North Carolina - November 1862Original Item: Only One available. Here we have a very interesting example of a Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle, which was modified during the 20th century by film armorers to become a blank firing movie prop gun. In this case, the action and lock were removed and fit into a prop Blunderbuss, which has a lovely long stock and is fitted with a 26 cast white metal "barrel". For the movies the overall appearance, as well as the flash and bang, were