Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine made in 1880 - Serial No 144298 Flintlocks It still has half the

It still has half the case

earning two Purple Hearts

Field Music Corporal

and this is an "Other Ranks" version

The unfullered clip-point blade had sawteeth along the spine

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine made in 1880 - Serial No 144298 Flintlocks It still has half theOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Cavalry 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 is in . 45 70 government caliber, with serial # 144298 stamped on the rear of the receiver. The carbine has overall good