Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 381443 - made in 1887 Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Comes complete with wood ramrod

Comes complete with wood ramrod

Raised in 1685 as The Earl of Peterborough's Regiment of Horse they fought at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690

Sword and Scabbard sold separately

It has a curved steel blade which is fire blued and engraved and a one piece molded hilt in brass

and the bore is otherwise bright

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 381443 - made in 1887 Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Comes complete with wood ramrodOriginal 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, fitted with a correct pattern 1879 rear ladder sight. It also comes with its original Saddle