Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1889 - Serial No 451944 Spanish American War and used the Chinese phrase

and used the Chinese phrase "Gung-ho

Well trained teams could reach up to 18 rounds per minute

No prisoners were taken and at the finish over 2

and some parts are marked with assembly number 335

has a very pleasing patina

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1889 - Serial No 451944 Spanish American War and used the Chinese phraseOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 451944 with a partial SWP 1881 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all