Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Band Guard - made in 1889 One-of-a-Kind I bayonet has an interesting

I bayonet has an interesting history

which shows some wear and fraying

Massachusetts for Army trials

FORT WILLIAM in CULCUTTA

both of which featured sliding breech actions

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Band Guard - made in 1889 One-of-a-Kind I bayonet has an interestingOriginal 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 includes the correct Saddle Carbine band