Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Buffington Sight and Guard made in 1882 French Edged Weapons The front center of the

The front center of the cap has an aluminum eagle

with clear lands and grooves

though there are light rust issues throughout

and can be elevated or traversed with the assistance of hand wheels

The grip looks to have been re-bound with early synthetic material

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Buffington Sight and Guard made in 1882 French Edged Weapons The front center of theOriginal 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