Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine Made in 1890 - Serial 492277 Water Jacket Assembly The blade tang shows great

The blade tang shows great age

HOMES WAS A COUSIN OF CLARENCE MAXON OF ROCHESTER NY

There is an Irish registration number on the barrel indicating that this pistol was in Ireland after 1820

as often the marking was removed when being sold out of Navy storage

but for clear WWII dates please choose special hand select and be sure to write your request

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine Made in 1890 - Serial 492277 Water Jacket Assembly The blade tang shows greatOriginal Item: Only One available. Here we have what is a very interesting example of a Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, which actually started its life as a Model 1884 RIFLE! It was later modified by having the barrel cut down to carbine length and re crowned crudely, while the stock was cut down and re profiled the carbine style, and even had a saddle ring bar added to the left hand side of the rifle. We do not know where or when this