Third and final variation of the "Trapdoor" Cavalry Carbine. Blade front and replacement Model 1879 sight. The left rear of the barrel is stamped with "V/P/Eagle Head/P" proof marks and an "A" on top. The breechblock is marked "U.S./MODEL/1873" and the lock plate is marked with the Eagle and Shield motif followed by "U.S./SPRINGFIELD". Mounted with a one piece half stock with a single barrel band, saddle ring and bar mounted on the left side and steel buttplate with compartment, (cleaning rod not included). The left side of the buttstock is stamped with the number "57" and "2" twice on the right side.

Fair. The metal surfaces have a brown patina with overall light pitting on the barrel and minor oxidation on the trigger guard and tang. The stock is also fair with a minor 1 1/2 inch crack on the upper left front of the forearm, a heavily worn area on the belly of the buttstock, a few minor gouges and some scattered dents and dings. The markings are clear. Missing firing pin.