Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 189234* - made in 1882 MP 34 and the sling even has

and the sling even has a faint ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL stamp

Both have a lovely aged look from the lacquer component yellowing a bit

Stacked leather washer handle with steel guard and pommel

greenish patina to their surfaces

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 189234* - made in 1882 MP 34 and the sling even hasOriginal 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