Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 148835 - made in 1881 Martini-Henry Parts White and Red National Flag

White and Red National Flag Colors

As Howell’s name appears on this flag along with another soldier Bruno Kleashna

This rifle has mismatched serial numbers

The inert rocket measures approximately 19 ½” inches long and has been repainted OD green from the original INERT practice blue

and is totally original

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 148835 - made in 1881 Martini-Henry Parts White and Red National FlagOriginal 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