Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 131918 - made in 1880 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly Collectors should not buy pieces

Collectors should not buy pieces such as these without a provenance — a history — and supporting documents

for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while attached to the FIRST Marine Division during action against enemy Japanese forces on Cape Gloucester

The barrel jacket bears a clear serial number

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This siren is an early government-issue hand cranked version bearing the maker's name and an official steel plaque that reads:

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 131918 - made in 1880 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly Collectors should not buy piecesOriginal 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