Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 148835 - made in 1881 MG 13 Offered in very good condition

Offered in very good condition with some small areas of surface oxidation

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The touch hole is clear (not spiked) as is the entire length of the tube

Both items are in lovely undamaged condition

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 148835 - made in 1881 MG 13 Offered in very good conditionOriginal 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 rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock. The