Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 188174* with 1884 Updates - made in 1882 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly Stored aboard ship in racks

Stored aboard ship in racks without scabbard for quick access in case of need

probably rack numbers or something similar

Acquired by IMA in the 1980s this one box had been overlooked for over 20 years

Hauptbesteck translates as "main cutlery"

Pin measures 11/16 of inch round

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 188174* with 1884 Updates - made in 1882 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly Stored aboard ship in racksOriginal 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, complete with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock. The