We are unsure of who’s initials are stamped on the cheek and buttplate of the stock. You should be able to research and find which unit she was issued to, we are sure this rifle has alot of histroy to be uncovered. The bore is fair, some corrosion towards the muzzle internally but should not inhibit its shootability, though a qualified gunsmith should inspect the rifle prior to shooting. Stock does not have a hole at the front which is a easy way of telling if a stock like this is original and not a cut down from a long rifle. Stock has its original saddle ring assembly, as well as its butt plate with sliding door. The locke plate assembly is fully functional, trapdoor functions properly, overall the carbine appears to be functional. She looks to have had a light restoration at one point, light refinish of the stock and the lock plate shows signs of having been cleaned and refinished. The serial number dates this carbine at around 1881, relatively early. This is a true carbine, not a cut down long rifle. Springfield Model 1873 Carbine manufactured circa late 1873 which falls right in the middle of the noted Custer era serial number range carbines (33,000-43,700). For sale is a trapdoor Springfield carbine model 1873 in caliber 45/70. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine with Documentation This is a wonderful example of a rarely encountered U.S.
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