This is a wonderful example of a rarely encountered U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Carbine manufactured circa late 1873 which falls right in the middle of the noted Custer era serial number range carbines (33,000-43,700). Custer era carbines found in this range were issued to 7th U.S. Cavalry Companies C, D, I, and K. This desirable carbine is accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from Grande Armee Military Collectables (Palm Beach, Fla). This is a very fine example of an original unaltered Custer era carbine that has all the original 1873 era carbine features. The lock is marked with the standard American Eagle crest followed by "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873" ahead of the hammer, the high arch breechblock is marked "MODEL/1873/eagle head/crossed arrows/US," and the serial number stamped on the top rear of the receiver. It has the original flush fitting receiver and barrel, the original 1873 pattern carbine rear sight with the ladder graduated from 6-12 (600-1200 yards) on top with 1-5 (100 to 500 yards) on the right side of the base, and the original integral front sight still in place. It has the original Second Pattern one-piece barrel band with the split sling swivel and the patent date on the front side. The stock is the correct long comb/short wrist carbine stock and has its original "U.S." marked smooth buttplate with no trapdoor or storage compartment. The top rear section of the comb is stamped with a rack number of "2 G/24. The stock has a faint circled "ESA" cartouche on the left side and a circled script "P" proof on the underside in the pistol grip area. It still retains its correct sling bar and ring on the left side.

Very good plus with 30% of the blue finish mostly in the protected areas on the underside of the barrel and receiver and the exposed metal surfaces showing a gray/brown patina finish overall. The markings are clear and distinct. The stock is also fine with a clear cartouche and showing numerous handling marks, scratches, and light pressured dents overall from years of use out west and on the frontier. A wonderful, all original Custer era Model 1873 Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine.