Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884-90 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Guard and Cleaning Rod Serial 380664 - Made in 1887 Hotchkiss .303 still attached to the longer

still attached to the longer side of the strap

There is an inspector mark on the spine of the blade

A great example of a hard to find carbine

shot and shell

as the canvas has deteriorated

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884-90 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Guard and Cleaning Rod Serial 380664 - Made in 1887 Hotchkiss .303 still attached to the longerOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice service used 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 as replaced with an earlier version, and is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very good service used condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, fitted with the correct