{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1873-saddle-ring-carbine-made-in-1875-serial-no-45475","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1875 - Serial No 45475","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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. It was made in 1875, so it was actually around at the time, though it is very doubtful it was involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breech block is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMODEL\u003cbr\u003e1873\u003cbr\u003e(EAGLE)\u003cbr\u003e(CROSSED ARROWS)\u003cbr\u003eU.S.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaliber, Serial # \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45475\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e indicates production in 1875, \u003cspan\u003ewith a worn government inspector \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSWP \/ 1881 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecartouche, indicating the stock inspection several years later. This most likely indicates that at some point the carbine was returned to arsenal for a refit. The stock is well below the lock plate level, so it was probably sanded down, and then re-inspected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carbine is in good condition \u003c\/span\u003ewith overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.  It has the correct saddle bar with one ring installed, and a stacking swivel on the single barrel band. The barrel has lots of bluing remaining, and there is even case hardening on the breech block and receiver. The stock is in good shape, with a lovely red brown color, and the usual dings and dents expected of a rifle that was in service. There is no major damage that we can see. The bore is in excellent condition, with a bright finish and crisp lands and grooves, so while this rifle was in service for a long time, it was fired very little, if at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butt plate is marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e and the barrel band is \u003cstrong\u003eU\u003c\/strong\u003e marked. Center fire breechloader, .45 cal., single band, saddle-ring on sliding bar, and standard carbine rear ladder sight. Lock is marked with an eagle and \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ SPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elegant script SWP belongs to Samuel W. Porter, who was the Master Armorer and Chief Inspector of Springfield Armory from 15 September 1879 to 18 June 1894. \u003c\/span\u003eA stylized partial \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e in a circle under the wrist of the stock indicates that the rifle passed all of its overpressure proof testing. Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: an \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e on top of the chamber, and a \u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e over a \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e over an \u003cstrong\u003eeagle's head\u003c\/strong\u003e over another \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side just above the stock. \u003cspan\u003eThere is also a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the sight ladder, indicating that it is for a Carbine and not a rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent opportunity to pick up a very rare and early example of a Springfield Trapdoor Carbine. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"truncate_more\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1875 - refit 1881\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .45-70 Government\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 21.5 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 41 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Hinged Breechblock with side action lock.\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29481847914565,"sku":"ONSV3498","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV3498__01.jpg?v=1596373874","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1873-saddle-ring-carbine-made-in-1875-serial-no-45475","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}