Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine made in 1888 - Serial No 413070 Price_over $990 “Common Shell” was the old

“Common Shell” was the old name for what is now known as Explosive Shell

This example was made late in the production

The Wood scabbard is wrapped in lacquered sharkskin

The combination of the canteen having a mouth

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine made in 1888 - Serial No 413070 Price_over $990 “Common Shell” was the oldOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Cavalry 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 carbine is in . 45 70 government caliber, with serial # 413070 stamped on the rear of the receiver. The marking is somewhat faint,