Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884-90 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Guard Serial 414080 - made in 1888 War of 1812 and the movement is marked

and the movement is marked with serial number 25677543 and 8 DAYS above ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO

The rims were both rust resistant and had "non-magnetic qualities" that reduced the chance of error readings when placed around certain sensitive equipment (such as a compass)

and then licensed to various other countries

At the end of that time

The 1st Battalion was stationed in Ireland from 1881 to September 1885

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884-90 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Guard Serial 414080 - made in 1888 War of 1812 and the movement is markedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 and original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left