U.S. MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE IN THE {CUSTER/ 7TH CAVALRY} SERIAL RANGE .45-70 caliber, 22" barrel, high arch breechblock with blackened oil quenched casehardened finish. Narrow receiver, early carbine sight, long wrist stock, pin fastened front sight, and triggerguard lacking the sling swivel. The buttplate is does not have a trapdoor or provision for the cleaning rod. Single (ESA) cartouche within an oval. Serial number 39006. In very hard to find high condition with the breechblock and lock retaining much of the original finish. Excellent wood and 100% correct. In the second series of Custer range carbines with the following carbines listed in the Springfield Research records. Serial number 39253 (captured from Indians) 40173 (Springfield Armory Museum - Custer gun) 42259 (captured from Indians) 38853 (Co H 7th Cav damaged/ Dept. of Dakota shipped to SA) 37178 (7th Cav uns / Dept of Dakota shipped to SA) 37225 same as above 35487 (7th Cav same as above 35394 (shipped to FT Lincoln from Tounge River)