.45 - 70 caliber, serial number 188797 (with star) on the breechblock, walnut stock stamped with inspector's cartouche reading SWP for Samuel W. Porter and dated 1882, additional stock markings include the number "2" five times and SPF D16 on the left side of the butt, US/MODEL/1873 on the breechblock, barrel marked with V, P and eagle's head over a secondary P, lockplate marked U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873 with an eagle in front of the hammer. Note that later Springfield carbines retained an 1873 date on the lockplate.

LOA 41 in.; Barrel 22 in.

Private Collection, Knoxville, Tennessee

Overall very good condition with expected dings to the stock.

$600 - 900