Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1874 - Serial No 34887 Brown Bess with some areas of rust

with some areas of rust spotting

which were just a minor improvement to the model 1870 and included changes such as the correction of the location of the rear sight

the squadron’s first combat action came as combat strikes were flown from USS Enterprise (CV-6) in squadron F6F Hellcats against the Bonin Islands

Both leather corner reinforcements are still intact

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1874 - Serial No 34887 Brown Bess with some areas of rustOriginal 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. It was made in 1874, so it was actually around at the time, though it is very doubtful it was involved. The breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70