{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1873-saddle-ring-carbine-serial-381443-made-in-1887","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 381443 - made in 1887","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eU.S.\u003cbr\u003e MODEL\u003cbr\u003e 1873\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government caliber, fitted with a correct pattern 1879 rear ladder sight. It also comes with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock. While made in 1887, the model 1873 continued to be produced after the model 1884 was introduced. This does have the serrated trigger of the 1884, but otherwise is all 1873. The serial # \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e381443\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e indicates production in 1887, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present. The stock is in very good condition, with a great color. It is now at or below the level of the lock plate, so it has been worn down from cleaning and use over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bore is in very good condition, with a mostly bright finish and clear lands and grooves. There is just a bit of fouling and oxidation in the grooves, and some wear on the lands, so it did see some level of use during service. The breech block moves correctly, and the extractor is still present and functional, though we have not tested it with real brass. The saddle ring bar is still present, with the correct saddle ring present. It has the correct butt stock storage compartment for the cleaning rod, though it is unfortunately empty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butt plate is marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e and the front band\/guard is \u003cstrong\u003eU\u003c\/strong\u003e marked. The metalwork has been worn to a lovely faded blue patina overall. Center fire breechloader, .45 cal., single band, saddle-ring on sliding bar, and carbine M1879 rear \"ramp\" 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\u003eAdditional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel, which are still clear: a capital \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e over 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. The upper left corner of the sight leaf and right side of the ramp are both marked \u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e to indicate that the sight graduations are for a carbine and not a rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent opportunity to pick up a very good example of a legendary U.S. issue firearm. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1887\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .45-70 Government\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 22 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":39719695056965,"sku":"ONSV21NCS46","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21NCS46__01.jpg?v=1641617492","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1873-saddle-ring-carbine-serial-381443-made-in-1887","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}