Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1888 - Serial No 414960 Sharps Rifle and retained by decorated loops

and retained by decorated loops on the bands

We have not offered this type of Presentation SS Bayonet before but IMA President Christian Cranmer has seen a few in his 48 years of this business

so that the ring a of the canteen will be exposed

according to news reports at the time

The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads D/F 15

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1888 - Serial No 414960 Sharps Rifle and retained by decorated loopsOriginal 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 414960 with overall good metal finish with all proofs still present. The serial