Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 145971 - made in 1881 Category_Blunderbuss after many experiments

after many experiments

and began manufacturing pocket knives with the "Two Devils" logo on them

These are really interesting

The sword and basket are in excellent shape with no major deficiencies

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 145971 - made in 1881 Category_Blunderbuss after many experimentsOriginal 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, complete with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock. The