![]() It has the original Second Pattern one-piece barrel band with the split sling swivel with the patent date on the front side. It has the original flush fitting receiver and barrel, which has the original 1873 pattern carbine rear sight with the ladder graduated from 6-12 (600-1200 yards) on top with 1-5 (100 to 500 yards) on the right side of the base with the original integral front sight still in place. The lock is marked with the standard American Eagle crest followed by "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873" ahead of the hammer, the high arch breech block is marked "MODEL/1873/eagle head/crossed arrows/US" and the serial number stamped on the top rear of the receiver. This is a very fine example of an original unaltered Custer era carbine that has all the original 1873 era carbine features. This desirable carbine is accompanied by copy of a certificate of authenticity from Grande Armee Military Collectables (Palm Beach Fla). Custer era carbines found in this range were issued to 7th U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Carbine manufactured circa late 1873 which falls right in the middle of the noted Custer era serial number range carbines (33,000-43,700). This is a wonderful example of a rarely encountered U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine with Documentation ![]()
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