Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Upgraded to M1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 156599 - made in 1882 French Flags One side of the blade

One side of the blade is etched with the following message:

The outside edge only sharpened about two thirds of the way up from the point

This troddel is of leather strapping with a bullion end ball

along with large quantities of other MG 34 material

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Upgraded to M1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 156599 - made in 1882 French Flags One side of the bladeOriginal 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 faintly marked: U. S. MODEL 1884 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood