Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 145971 - made in 1881 Category_Blunderbuss The sword and basket are

The sword and basket are in excellent shape with no major deficiencies

and looks like it could probably be extended more

maker code and 1944 date

after many experiments

and not the later Model 1865

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 145971 - made in 1881 Category_Blunderbuss The sword and basket areOriginal 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