Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Buffington Sight and Guard made in 1882 Vintage Signs It still has a lot

It still has a lot of the original silvering

It was manufactured from tin

particularly in siege warfare where its shot proved less than effective against fortified structures

with lots of interesting history and markings

a typical hang over from the British Colonial Military

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Buffington Sight and Guard made in 1882 Vintage Signs It still has a lotOriginal 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 very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, which was retrofitted with the correct Buffington rear sight. It also includes the correct