Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 449202 - made in 1889 Ancient and the blade also bears

and the blade also bears the Showa 昭 Arsenal Stamp and Sane (眞) Kokuin personal seal

departed Sand Point

The rear sight button is missing

Primarily flew training missions over the Mid-Atlantic States

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 449202 - made in 1889 Ancient and the blade also bearsOriginal 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 comes with its original Saddle Ring and