Gun No. 14 -- Springfield U.S. Model 1873 Carbine, Serial Number 1210

[Shotgun Steve]

Photo from G. A. Custer: His Life and Times.
Douglas Scott and Little Bighorn Battlefield firearms expert, Dick Harmon, write the final chapter, “Firearms and Fields of Fire.” There are many photos of guns actually used in the battle by soldiers and warriors.

There is one carbine featured in this chapter that brings the reader closer to June 25, 1876 than ever before. It’s a Springfield U. S. Model 1873 carbine, serial number 19573. Carved into the left side of the forearm is, “J. Martin.” Dick Harmon’s research pinpoints the weapon being used by either John Martini (who carried the last written message from Custer to Benteen), or James Martin. But, we’ll probably never know – it's just another mystery of the Battle of the Little Bighorn waiting to be solved.

[Stillwater]

I was born close to the Little Big Horn battle site. I have visited there, many times

Bill

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy Pards
Don't you just love the TD Carbine . Think I will break it out during Hunting Season .

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