Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 429897 - made in 1889 Empire Edged Weapons Bakelite grooved grip with single

Bakelite grooved grip with single knuckle bow hand guard

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 429897 - made in 1889 Empire Edged Weapons Bakelite grooved grip with singleOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very good 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 carbine in . 45 70 government caliber, fitted with the correct Buffington rear sight. It also comes with its original Saddle Ring