Manufactured in 1881 and subsequently arsenal rebuilt. It has a pinned blade front sight, Buffington rear sight, standard Springfield markings, "SWP/1888" cartouche, and "D/89" behind the script "P" on the bottom of the butt. Comes with a letter from Veterans Memorial Museum (Branson, MO) Curator Frederick Hoppe stating this carbine was examined by Civil War and Indian Wars expert and author Dick Harmon in September 2000 and based on the serial number Harmon identified this carbine as being issued to the 7th Cavalry prior to the Battle of Wounded Knee. The 7th Cavalry was involved in the Wounded Knee engagement (December 29, 1890) and it is considered to be the last battle of the Indian Wars.

Fine as refurbished with 25% arsenal blue, patches of vibrant case colors in the protected areas, mostly brown patina on the balance, light oxidation, some chips and dents in the stock, and general minor marks and scratches. Mechanically fine.