An "ESA" cartouche is stamped on the stock wrist and a double struck circle "P" proof is marked on the stock behind the trigger guard tang. The stock is a later production type with a compartment. This example has an integral blade front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight graduated 1-5 on the base and 6-12 on the ladder rear sight graduated 1-5 on the base and 6-12 on the ladder, high arch breechblock marked with "MODEL/1873/eagle head/cross arrows/US", eagle motif and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873" marked lock plate, and smooth stock with saddle ring and bar. Springfield Armory Model 1873 Rifle Trapdoor. All of the 7th Cavalry carbines are presumed to have been picked up by the Indians as none were found on the battlefield and many were used for over the next several decades in further battles as well as hunts. Gun Room: This Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor rifle shows a heavy strike in the year, making 1873 read as 1878. This rifle was manufactured in 1887, during the height of the Indian War and not long after the Custer massacre. US Model 1873 - Springfield Carbine: 45-70 Trap-Door Description: US Model 1878 - Springfield Carbine: 45-70 Trap-Door Possibly Schuyler Hartley & Graham (SHG) Produced This rifle has all of the appropriate markings of an 1878 Springfield 45/70 Carbine. Cavalry throughout the Indian Wars and also fell into the hands of the Lakota, Cheyenne, and other Native Americans. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, made by the Springfield Armory. Many trapdoor carbines were used extensively by the U.S. However, it is believed that most of the 7th Cavalry carbines were in the 33000-43700 range. SPRINGFIELD / 1873 forward of the hammer. Lockplate markings show the spread-winged eagle with the U.S. The high-arched breechblock bears the stamping US MODEL 1873 at the hinge. The antique military weapon bears an 1883 cartouche on its left wrist.
#1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR FOR SALE SERIAL NUMBER#
Other carbines in the same serial number range as this example were previously identified as shipped in 1874 plenty early enough to have been issued to Custer's men or other units prior to their final bloody battle. This is a Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor in. This trapdoor carbine was manufactured pre-1876 and subsequently refurbished overall.
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