Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Massachusetts Surcharge - Serial 140490 made in 1880 One-of-a-Kind A Gal and a Pal

A Gal and a Pal which was a 1945 Budd Boetticher World War II military comedy starring Ross Hunter

The liner is correct "high pressure" WWII issue and stamped with a W under mold number 21

This is only possible using traditional forging techniques

however the drag fitting is painted plastic

This is a very nice WWII German Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD - National Labor Service) metal plaque

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Massachusetts Surcharge - Serial 140490 made in 1880 One-of-a-Kind A Gal and a PalOriginal 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, with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock. The serial