This is a rare unaltered  '73 trap door carbine. It has all the early features with no upgrades. The carbine show signs of being a Indian captured gun with the sling ring and front sight blade being removed.  I've had a few Indian guns with the front sight blade removed . It appears they preferred to aim through the base channel. The stock is well weathered from exposure to the elements and has taken on a beautiful patina.  The serial #39786 is prime Custer range with #39742 listed in the Ft. Keogh survey and # 40173 as  Captured from Sioux in Custer Battle.  The left butt stock has a few punch dot symbols including a "7" and what appears to be a hoof print . This is the real deal which is seldom seen for sale these days. It's been in my personal collection for a number of years.  

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