Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Buffington Sight - Serial 126411 made in 1880 ERA All three sling loops and

All three sling loops and the spout are present

The Nationalists won the war

The upper right has a lovely RAD insignia consisting of a narrow black outer border stripe with a white inner border stripe encompassing a red base with a central white circular field featuring a black spade head flanked by two diagonally angled sheaths of wheat

The locking ring moves easily

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Buffington Sight - Serial 126411 made in 1880 ERA All three sling loops andOriginal 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, which was later updated with an adjustable Buffington rear sight and correct barrel band.