Original U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine with Saddle Ring and 3 Piece Cleaning Rod, 1890 Production, Serial No. 481655 German Flare Guns The 163rd Infantry Brigade commanded

The 163rd Infantry Brigade commanded the 325th Infantry Regiment and the 326th Infantry Regiment

but this was removed to reveal Original German WWII date and letter codes: 43 btm 147 b

A jolly good story but very possibly true

Original flintlock War of 1812 muskets are rarely found in such a pleasant state of preservation and this is one musket than any serious collector would be glad to add to their collection of Colonial era arms

The jacket itself had three pockets

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine with Saddle Ring and 3 Piece Cleaning Rod, 1890 Production, Serial No. 481655 German Flare Guns The 163rd Infantry Brigade commandedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very attractive U. S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine manufactured in 1890 and chambered for the . 45 70 Government cartridge. It retains the defining features collectors look for in an original cavalry carbine, including the saddle ring and sliding bar, carbine marked Model 1879 rear sight, butt stock storage compartment, three piece cleaning rod, and ruptured cartridge extractor. The