Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1889 - Serial No 451944 Spanish American War and has seen little use

and has seen little use

has a very pleasing patina

to operate and no good supply system to keep them running

Glass lenses are cracked and rubberized material is brittle

No prisoners were taken and at the finish over 2

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1889 - Serial No 451944 Spanish American War and has seen little useOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 451944 with a partial SWP 1881 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all