INDIAN USED CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN 34008 and SN 34243 are Battlefield Carbines according to the Frasca list of known Springfield trapdoors used at Little Big Horn, which leaves strong likelihood that this item was picked up at the Battlefield.

INDIAN USED CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. SN 34138. Cal. 45-70. Standard carbine with 22″ bbl, square base front sight and 1,200 yard ladder rear sight. It has high arch breech block with standard Model 1873 & eagle with crossed arrows over “US” markings and standard 1873 lockplate markings. Mounted in a post-1873 stock with 1873 carbine buttplate without trap. The stock has a narrow gap on either side of bbl & receiver and a hole in the butt, under the buttplate, has been plugged. The bbl band is missing its stacking swivel and it has 2-pc trigger guard. There are no holes drilled under buttplate, however there is some unusual milling in heel of buttstock under buttplate. There is a sling bar on left side of wrist missing its ring. There is a row of six brass tacks in butt at buttplate and four more on comb. Given the discoloration in those areas it appears they have been in place a very long time. This carbine was not tested for cartridge matches against cartridge cases recovered from Custer Battlefield as it appears that firing pin has been changed with a brass one currently installed. However, this does not preclude this carbine having been used at Little Big Horn. It has all the attributes of an Indian used gun showing hard use with missing saddle ring & stacking swivel & old brass tacks. CONDITION: Good. Traces of dark finish remain in most sheltered areas around sight and over chamber area. Balance of metal is a cleaned gray patina with scattered fine pitting, nicks & dings. Stock is sound showing heavy hard use with numerous nicks & dings having coarse sanding or cleaning marks overall and a light coating of finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-32343 JR443 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2051	$5,462.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 (Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN 34008 and SN 34243 are Battlefield Carbines according to the Frasca list of known Springfield trapdoors used at Little Big Horn, which leaves strong likelihood that this item was picked up at the Battlefield. INDIAN USED CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. SN 34138. Cal. 45-70. Standard carbine with 22″ bbl, square base front sight and 1,200 yard ladder rear sight. It has high arch breech block with standard Model 1873 & eagle with crossed arrows over “US” markings and standard 1873 lockplate markings. Mounted in a post-1873 stock with 1873 carbine buttplate without trap. The stock has a narrow gap on either side of bbl & receiver and a hole in the butt, under the buttplate, has been plugged. The bbl band is missing its stacking swivel and it has 2-pc trigger guard. There are no holes drilled under buttplate, however there is some unusual milling in heel of buttstock under buttplate. There is a sling bar on left side of wrist missing its ring. There is a row of six brass tacks in butt at buttplate and four more on comb. Given the discoloration in those areas it appears they have been in place a very long time. This carbine was not tested for cartridge matches against cartridge cases recovered from Custer Battlefield as it appears that firing pin has been changed with a brass one currently installed. However, this does not preclude this carbine having been used at Little Big Horn. It has all the attributes of an Indian used gun showing hard use with missing saddle ring & stacking swivel & old brass tacks. CONDITION: Good. Traces of dark finish remain in most sheltered areas around sight and over chamber area. Balance of metal is a cleaned gray patina with scattered fine pitting, nicks & dings. Stock is sound showing heavy hard use with numerous nicks & dings having coarse sanding or cleaning marks overall and a light coating of finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-32343 JR443 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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