Original U.S. Indian Wars General Custer Serial Range Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 43350 - Possible 7th Cavalry Issue - Manufactured in 1875 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories It then must have sat

It then must have sat in the mud / water for some time

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Interestingly this piece of shrapnel has a hole drilled through it indicating it was worn around his neck as a good luck charm

This is a very interesting German WWII Shooting Prize plaque

12" X 24" x 30"

Original U.S. Indian Wars General Custer Serial Range Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 43350 - Possible 7th Cavalry Issue - Manufactured in 1875 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories It then must have satOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, with some features that were removed in the subsequent years. This was the weapon used by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876, and this example was produced before that battle! It even has a serial number within the "Custer Range", meaning it is possible, that this particular