Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1888 - Serial No 414960 Sharps Rifle Three of the six-liner string

Three of the six-liner string adjustment tabs are intact

The left side of the helmet features an aged golden yellow Heer Army decal

so that the ring a of the canteen will be exposed

and retained by decorated loops on the bands

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1888 - Serial No 414960 Sharps Rifle Three of the six-liner stringOriginal 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 # 414960 with overall good metal finish with all proofs still present. The serial