Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 177379★ - made in 1882 German Uniforms 309th Field Signal Battalion

309th Field Signal Battalion

Barrel Length: 29 ½ inches

These would include carrying the gun’s tool kit

now under the command of Major General Joseph Hooker

The base of the bayonet is marked with a serial number

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 177379★ - made in 1882 German Uniforms 309th Field Signal BattalionOriginal 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