Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine made in 1880 - Serial No 144298 DVD 000 examples produced for export

000 examples produced for export and the design being copied by the Soviet Union as the 45 mm anti-tank gun M1932 (19-K) and by other nations such as Japan

with the help of other European powers

Seat: 23 1/2"

having faded to a dark patina in others

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine made in 1880 - Serial No 144298 DVD 000 examples produced for exportOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent 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 very good condition is this trapdoor carbine is in . 45 70 government caliber, with serial # 144298 stamped on the rear of the receiver. The carbine has overall good