Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873-90 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Guard Serial 142112 - made in 1880 DP-28 LMG The chinstrap is mostly intact

The chinstrap is mostly intact

and 12th Regiment Militia numbers on the collar

The markings in the metal are still clear

the safety is worn and does not hold back the hammer far enough

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873-90 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Guard Serial 142112 - made in 1880 DP-28 LMG The chinstrap is mostly intactOriginal 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 Buffington rear sight and original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side