Barrel has the "V.P." eagle proof, 1873 rear sight, single barrel band stamped "U". Block is stamped "U.S. Model 1873". Plate is stamped "U.S. Springfield" with eagle. Left side of stock has "S.W.P. 1889" cartouche. Saddle ring bar and ring, two piece carbine trigger guard. Script "P" on bottom of wrist. Buttplate stamped "U.S.". Legends are sharp. Barrel is a brown patina. Strong traces of case colors on block. 70% fire blue on trigger guard. Strong, clean near mint bore. Fine action. Extremely handsome Saddle Ring Carbine. Serial Number-273699; Manufacturer-Springfield; Model-1879; Caliber-.45-70; Barrel Length-22"; FFL Status-Antique;