Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 175803★ - Made in 1882 Flintlock Pistols PAT'D OCT 22'61 - JUNE

PAT'D OCT 22'61 - JUNE 27'71 - OCT 28'73

He wears the DSC Ribbon and his wings in the photo

The inner closure flap is beautifully stamped with the manufacturer and inspector’s stamps

and the ejector rod is fully functional

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 175803★ - Made in 1882 Flintlock Pistols PAT'D OCT 22'61 - JUNEOriginal 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