Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine Made in 1888 - Serial 412443 Military Equipment though the painted bomb markets

though the painted bomb markets are rather difficult to see

The blade of the sabre was generally double or triple-fullered

The frog itself is black patent leather

The makes this a very desirable "ALL MATCHING" example

Even Theodore Roosevelt

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine Made in 1888 - Serial 412443 Military Equipment though the painted bomb marketsOriginal 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 used condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock.