![]() ![]() The lock plate is marked with the eagle shield motif followed by "U.S. The breechblock is marked "MODEL / 1873 / eagle head / crossed arrows / U.S.", which is the correct marking for Model 1873s made before mid 1876. The carbine has a field replacement stock marked with a small "J" below the trigger plate and a buttplate without the trapdoor. MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.Manufactured circa 1875, this carbine falls into the serial number range of the Model 1873 Carbines issued to the 7th Cavalry Regiment before the Battle of The Little Bighorn. THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, All firearms are "mechanically perfect" unless noted, but again, are NOT warranted as safe to fire! Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. ![]() We want satisfied customers & often "under" describe the weapons. All firearms are described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length. Weapon has the ramrod with the small button tip with cleaning rod patch slot below it present.ĭISCLAIMER: All firearms are sold as collector's items only - we do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. ![]() Rear sight is the long-range type with the adjustable slide leaf missing. Stock shows inspector stampings of a fancy script initial “P” within a circle on the underside of butt near triggerguard tang. Black walnut stock never cleaned and exhibits a mellow patina along with its share of normal handling marks, dings and scuffing. Hammer itself has the screw broken off inside. Lockplate markings show the spreadwinged eagle with the “US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873” forward of the hammer. The high-arched breechblock bears the stamping “U. All iron surfaces have a flat dull gray patina with no bluing or color casehardening. 45-70 caliber, centerfire, cartridge weapon, serial number #250079. ![]() Produced by the Springfield Armory, this. ![]()
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