Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 381443 - made in 1887 French Ordnance A solution was found in

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 381443 - made in 1887 French Ordnance A solution was found inOriginal 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, fitted with a correct pattern 1879 rear ladder sight. It also comes with its original Saddle