Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 143969 - made in 1880 Nepalese Cache Extras The serial number 7306 or

The serial number 7306 or shortened number 06 appears on almost every component of the rifle

but in fact

and the stocks are made of green wood which have shrunk so as to leave the bands and trimmings loose

A second wing

The over the shoulder carry sling is still attached

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 143969 - made in 1880 Nepalese Cache Extras The serial number 7306 orOriginal 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 1884 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