Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1889 - Serial No 451944 Spanish American War Glass lenses are cracked and

Glass lenses are cracked and rubberized material is brittle

and used the Chinese phrase "Gung-ho

to operate and no good supply system to keep them running

and has seen little use

were both Union Government Inspectors assigned to the AMES sword factory during the period of the Civil War

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1889 - Serial No 451944 Spanish American War Glass lenses are cracked andOriginal 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 451944 with a partial SWP 1881 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all