Manufactured in 1882, the breechblock is marked "U.S./MODEL/1873" and the lock plate marked "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873 " ahead of the eagle motif. Blade front and Buffington rear sights marked "C" on the upper right hand corner. The left side breech end of the barrel is marked with "V/P/eagle head/P" proof and inspection marks. Low arch breechblock, three click tumbler, two-piece trigger guard and mounted with an oil finished walnut stock with sling bar and ring on the left side. The "SWP/1882" inspection mark is stamped on the left wrist, a circled script "P" behind the lower tang and the left rear is stamped "S.P.E./A6", and carbine buttplate marked "US" on the tang, with compartment containing an original three-piece cleaning rod. Complete with the following accessories, 1887 dated Springfield Rifle, Carbine and Army Revolvers manual (card weight covers, 68 pages), Rock Island Arsenal McKeever cartridge box for 20 45-70 cartridges (contains 10 cartridges), Rock Island Arsenal carbine boot stamped with inspector initials "WCC", and hickory cleaning rod with ball handle.

Very fine. The barrel retains 50% original streaked blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The lock and hammer retain 70% original blue finish. The breechblock retains 60% original case colors and the buttplate retains strong original blue finish, mainly on the tang, with a mottled gray patina on the balance and some minor pitting on the heel. The stock is also very fine with a few overall scattered minor dings and scratches. The cartouche is crisp and clear. The markings are clear. The rear sight and barrel band are both later production Model 1884 replacements. The lock plate is a model 1873 marked replacement. The action is excellent. The manual is fine with a detached cover. The cartridge box is very fine showing wear and retaining most of the original finish. Carbine boot is very good, showing cracking and period replacement straps.