Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine .45/70 (Movie prop gun)

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Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor .45/70 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine with interesting history. Retains almost all the original blue. Overall very good or better condtion with lots of handling marks on the stock. Mechanically excellent with rough bore. Purchased from the Hollywood Hal Roach Studios when the studio shut down in the early 60's by a U.S. Marine. Marked "H E R XA" on the breechblock indicating a movie prop gun. Fitted with a rifle rear sight, but otherwise an all original Cavalry carbine and veteran of the Indian Wars.

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