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U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 6,000.00 USD
U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine
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Included in this lot is a U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor carbine. This trapdoor carbine was manufactured pre-1876. Other carbines in the same serial number range as this example were previously identified as shipped in 1874, early enough to have been issued to Custer's men or other units prior to their final bloody battle. However, it is believed that most of the 7th Cavalry carbines were in the 33000-43700 range. Many trapdoor carbines were used extensively by the U.S. Cavalry throughout the Indian Wars and also fell into the hands of the Lakota, Cheyenne, and other Native Americans. All of the 7th Cavalry carbines are presumed to have been picked up by the Indians as none were found on the battlefield and many were used for over the next several decades in further battles as well as hunts. This example has an integral blade front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight, high arch breechblock marked with "U.S. Model 1873”. US eagle motif and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1873” marked lock plate, and smooth stock with saddle ring and bar. The Model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard-issue breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full-length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. The model 1873 was the fifth variation of the Allin trapdoor design, and was named for its hinged breechblock, which opened like a trapdoor. Serial Number: 39349. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.