Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine made in 1880 - Serial No 144298 Flintlocks Field Music Corporal

Field Music Corporal

almost a part of Leipzig

and this is an "Other Ranks" version

It still has half the case

These cases are extremely hard to find

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine made in 1880 - Serial No 144298 Flintlocks Field Music CorporalOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Cavalry 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 carbine is in . 45 70 government caliber, with serial # 144298 stamped on the rear of the receiver. The carbine has overall good