Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine made in 1878 - Serial 98208 U.S. Army CS = center sweep

CS = center sweep

The Trigger guard matches the serial numbers for the rest of the frame

” or armed Melanesian natives in the Australian Constabulary battalions

with the usual runner marks

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine made in 1878 - Serial 98208 U.S. Army CS = center sweepOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice service used example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Cavalry 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 good condition is this trapdoor carbine is in . 45 70 government caliber, with serial # 98208 stamped on the rear of the receiver. The carbine has overall good