Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 123427 - made in 1880 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) and an M57 "clacker" firing

and an M57 "clacker" firing control

To reduce the number of accidents

As typical of the design

and soldiers performing raids on enemy positions

All NCO swords were numbered to match their scabbard

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 123427 - made in 1880 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) and an M57 "clacker" firingOriginal 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