Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 123427 - made in 1880 Italian Flags there is the marking K

there is the marking K

He was a career officer who served in World War I

It measures approximately 7 1/2 inches tall

but only withdrew from their position and infiltrated back through the Germans to the regimental lines after exhausting all but 35 rounds of ammunition

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 123427 - made in 1880 Italian Flags there is the marking KOriginal 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