Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine with Figured Stock Made in 1885 - Serial 276430 Receiver This shell is stamped ZC228

This shell is stamped ZC228 indicating it was produced in the United States

denoting artillery

This traditional Koumaya dagger has an old double edged two fullered curved blade that although polished

Both tags are constructed of a brass alloy with a rectangular hole at the top and bottom

and the wear certainly gives it a “service-used” look

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine with Figured Stock Made in 1885 - Serial 276430 Receiver This shell is stamped ZC228Original 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, 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. The crowning on the end of the barrel and the