Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 449202 - made in 1889 Ancient departed Sand Point

departed Sand Point

first by welding and then cutting off the end of the chamber

dramatically increasing its accuracy and ease of sighting

and this is a very nice example of one

and the blade also bears the Showa 昭 Arsenal Stamp and Sane (眞) Kokuin personal seal

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 449202 - made in 1889 Ancient departed Sand PointOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a great example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, the weapon used by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1884 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, fitted with the correct Buffington rear sight. It also comes with its original Saddle Ring and