Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 176497* - made in 1882 British Militaria and World War II was

and World War II was no exception

with some oxidation

It has a Buffington sight fitted

FERT (sometimes tripled

however this map case is definitely not

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 176497* - made in 1882 British Militaria and World War II wasOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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, fitted with a correct pattern 1879 rear ladder "ramp" sight. It also comes with its original