Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Buffington Sight and Guard made in 1882 Vintage Signs It still has a lot

It still has a lot of the original silvering

Excellent condition blue cotton Type 22C lightweight internally wired flying helmet

which hold in place a leather sling with an iron buckle

a typical hang over from the British Colonial Military

its crew managing to escape

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Buffington Sight and Guard made in 1882 Vintage Signs It still has a lotOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, the weapon used by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, which was retrofitted with the correct Buffington rear sight. It also includes the correct