Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 123427 - made in 1880 U.S. Navy MAXON LATER GAVE THE SWORD

MAXON LATER GAVE THE SWORD TO P OSTERLING

and at the lower part are the lightning bolts

and Vietnamese ground forces

and delayed defensive preparations for the expected night attack

It was probably fitted with a new scabbard later in the war when the original scabbard as damaged or lost

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 123427 - made in 1880 U.S. Navy MAXON LATER GAVE THE SWORDOriginal 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 1873 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