Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine made in 1888 - Serial No 413070 Scabbards & Sheaths 278 were wounded or missing

278 were wounded or missing in action

- To be able to take a deflection of ½” without breaking or taking a permanent set

this gives no Regiment of other unit designation

A WW1 GI bring back recently come to light in the family attic

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine made in 1888 - Serial No 413070 Scabbards & Sheaths 278 were wounded or missingOriginal 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 # 413070 stamped on the rear of the receiver. The marking is somewhat faint,