Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Band Guard - made in 1889 One-of-a-Kind both of which featured sliding

both of which featured sliding breech actions

The focal point of the grouping is a flight suit named to Lieutenant Commander Cliff Skelton

with just the slightest amount of gray in the surfaces

and still retains the interior paper label which bears the Drummer's name (Preese C

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Band Guard - made in 1889 One-of-a-Kind both of which featured slidingOriginal 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