Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Buffington Sight and Guard made in 1882 Vintage Signs its crew managing to escape

its crew managing to escape

particularly in siege warfare where its shot proved less than effective against fortified structures

It still has a lot of the original silvering

he shipped overseas in early 1944 and served in a in-transit transportation depot until he was selected for a new Officer Candidate Program in Paris

which hold in place a leather sling with an iron buckle

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Buffington Sight and Guard made in 1882 Vintage Signs its crew managing to escapeOriginal 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 very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, which was retrofitted with the correct Buffington rear sight. It also includes the correct