Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Massachusetts Surcharge - Serial 140490 made in 1880 Technical Handbooks & Manuals It is cracked and torn

It is cracked and torn in various locations and the leather strap used to secure the frog to the scabbard is torn

about 1000 yards east of that part of the beach on which it was intended to land

These are all in good shape and functional

The front plate is quite a bit heavier than the rear

- Dark gabardine overseas cap with Air Corps piping

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Massachusetts Surcharge - Serial 140490 made in 1880 Technical Handbooks & Manuals It is cracked and tornOriginal 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 carbine in . 45 70 government caliber, with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock. The serial