Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine - Rebarreled and Smoothbored to 32 Gauge - Circa 1875 Caps & Hats The sword is 34 inches

The sword is 34 inches long overall

with floral motifs around a Navy flag

too little attention has been paid to this important silhouette

ARC insignia on collar

The air intake goes directly into "Tissot" tubes

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine - Rebarreled and Smoothbored to 32 Gauge - Circa 1875 Caps & Hats The sword is 34 inchesOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early and interesting example of the classic Springfield Saddle Ring Carbine, which is really not like any other we have seen before! It looks to have had the barrel replaced with one that is completely smoothbore, measuring out to about 0. 52", or 32 gauge. We do not know why this was done, but these were plentiful on the market in the late 19th and early 20th century, so it may have been adapted to