INDIAN USED CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN 16375 is in the Custer Museum at The Little Big Horn Battlefield, giving strong credibility to the likelihood that this carbine was picked up at the battlefield.

INDIAN USED CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. SN 16358. Cal. 45-70. Standard 1873 carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, square base front sight and ladder rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards. It has an orig 1873 stock with 1873 buttplate without trap. Buttstock is not drilled under buttplate. It has high arch breech block with usual “1873” markings and a very worn 1873 lockplate. There is an old screw hole in right side of stock by trigger commensurate with screws installed by field armorers as a sear adjusting screw to lighten trigger pull for more accurate shooting. End of forearm has a rawhide lacing that replaces bbl band. Buttstock, at buttplate, has a row of brass tacks on each side and given the dark staining in that area would indicate they have been there a long time. Buttplate has soil underneath indicating possibility that it was buried at one time giving credence to premise that this was one of 7th Cavalry carbines taken by Indians after Little Big Horn and subsequently buried for a period of time before being retrieved for later use. This carbine was not tested for cartridge matches with battlefield retrieved cartridge cases as it appears the tip of firing pin is broken and such comparisons would be an exercise in futility. It is this cataloger’s opinion, after having handled a number of authentic Custer Battlefield carbines that this one has all the attributes associated with Indian used carbines from that period in history. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with metal being a very dark brown patina with bbl having deep pitting over most of surface, again commensurate with having been buried for a period of time. Stock has a couple of cracks back of lockplate with normal nicks, dings & gouges, showing heavy wear with a very noticeable & decided depression in forestock from saddle bow wear. There are a few slivers missing around lockplate & bbl channel. Mechanics are fine, worn bore with decent rifling & heavy pitting. 4-32346 JR442 (6,000-10,000)

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
	2052	$6,900.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 (Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN 16375 is in the Custer Museum at The Little Big Horn Battlefield, giving strong credibility to the likelihood that this carbine was picked up at the battlefield. INDIAN USED CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. SN 16358. Cal. 45-70. Standard 1873 carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, square base front sight and ladder rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards. It has an orig 1873 stock with 1873 buttplate without trap. Buttstock is not drilled under buttplate. It has high arch breech block with usual “1873” markings and a very worn 1873 lockplate. There is an old screw hole in right side of stock by trigger commensurate with screws installed by field armorers as a sear adjusting screw to lighten trigger pull for more accurate shooting. End of forearm has a rawhide lacing that replaces bbl band. Buttstock, at buttplate, has a row of brass tacks on each side and given the dark staining in that area would indicate they have been there a long time. Buttplate has soil underneath indicating possibility that it was buried at one time giving credence to premise that this was one of 7th Cavalry carbines taken by Indians after Little Big Horn and subsequently buried for a period of time before being retrieved for later use. This carbine was not tested for cartridge matches with battlefield retrieved cartridge cases as it appears the tip of firing pin is broken and such comparisons would be an exercise in futility. It is this cataloger’s opinion, after having handled a number of authentic Custer Battlefield carbines that this one has all the attributes associated with Indian used carbines from that period in history. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with metal being a very dark brown patina with bbl having deep pitting over most of surface, again commensurate with having been buried for a period of time. Stock has a couple of cracks back of lockplate with normal nicks, dings & gouges, showing heavy wear with a very noticeable & decided depression in forestock from saddle bow wear. There are a few slivers missing around lockplate & bbl channel. Mechanics are fine, worn bore with decent rifling & heavy pitting. 4-32346 JR442 (6,000-10,000) 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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