Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Service Worn Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine serial 344023 - made in 1886 Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets Year of Manufacture: circa 1878

Year of Manufacture: circa 1878

We turned over the exterior

The second lighter is a "book" measuring1 1/2"W and 2 1/8" tall

Serial number 24122 is present on all components of the except the magazine and bolt

which research shows is the correct inspector for this maker

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Service Worn Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine serial 344023 - made in 1886 Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets Year of Manufacture: circa 1878Original Item: Only One available. This is a very nice service worn 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 looks to have been replaced with an earlier model, and is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, fitted with the correct Buffington