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Springfield U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor saddle ring carbine, .45-70 caliber, Serial #182485*. The ca

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Springfield U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor saddle  ring carbine, .45-70 caliber, Serial  #182485*.  The ca
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Springfield U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor saddle ring carbine, .45-70 caliber, Serial #182485*. The carbine is in fine overall condition with a 22” barrel with ramped blade front and ladder style rear sights. Thebarrel shows traces of blue finish with the remainder going to a dark patina with areas of pinprick pitting, “V” and “P” proofs at the breech. The receiver is silver, toned case hardening with the saddle ring retainedand crisp markings, including serial number with star suffix indicating arsenal re-finish and reissue during the period of the Indian Wars circa 1881-1882 using some early parts. The side plate and breech block are bothmarked 1873. The smooth wood stock is in very good condition with pressure bruising and mars. The butt stock ends with a crescent steel butt plate with trap and an original segmented cleaning rod and shellextractor. The bore is bright, the action crisp and the markings are sharp on this Indian War era trapdoor saddle ring carbine. Est.: $1,000-$2,000. (Antique).