Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 176497* - made in 1882 Category_Brunswick Guns The tail gun was a

The tail gun was a 'stinger' installation

The Mle 1914 was the last version of a series of nearly identical Hotchkiss designs : the Mle 1897

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Troops posted to the Base Sectors would have worn the Service of Supply or SOS shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI)

It displays a lovely condition brass Prussian spread eagle helmet plate and comes complete with original leather liner with only the leather drawstring missing

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 176497* - made in 1882 Category_Brunswick Guns The tail gun was aOriginal 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, fitted with a correct pattern 1879 rear ladder "ramp" sight. It also comes with its original