Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 429897 - made in 1889 Empire Edged Weapons "Early American Antique Country Furnishings"

"Early American Antique Country Furnishings" and is typically also illustrated in similar references on the Revolutionary War Era

but some smiths did use it

Hindenburg replaced Seydlitz as flagship of the I Scouting Group

is not fitted with a bayonet stand and does have its correct "short" adjustable rear sight still in place

This belt was for some reason turned inside out

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 429897 - made in 1889 Empire Edged Weapons "Early American Antique Country Furnishings"Original 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