Original U.S. Indian Wars General Custer Serial Range Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 35695 - Possible 7th Cavalry Issue - Made in 1875 Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets is painted on the side

is painted on the side of the bomb

Most of hte original finish is worn away

so they have absolutely always been together

Supported on a wood haft almost  30" long

The Italian Vetterli was still in circulation throughout the inter-war period following and some even played a role in the Italian invasion of Ethiopia during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War (1935-1936)

Original U.S. Indian Wars General Custer Serial Range Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 35695 - Possible 7th Cavalry Issue - Made in 1875 Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets is painted on the sideOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, which looks to have seen long service and arsenal reconditioning. This was the weapon used by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876, and this example was produced before that battle! It even has a serial number within the "Custer Range", meaning it is possible that this