Yet another 1873 Trapdoor Carbine (maybe)

[Dick Hosmer]

Collector interest would low, as it has been refinished and there are several replaced parts. Too bad it is not in original form and finish, because it is right in the midst of one of the "better" 7th Cav serial ranges. What, if anything, is stamped on the barrel, just above the wood, on the left side, between rear sight and receiver? The butt stamp appears to be S R P, not S R S. My guess would be something like "Troop A, Santa Rosa Police, rack #33 - note that it does not have to be a military unit, as many of those guns led multiple lives.