Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Band Guard - made in 1889 U.S. Edged Weapons Brooks and Maurice Surratt each

Brooks and Maurice Surratt each downed a ME-109

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padded national tri-color cockade situated just below eagle

was constantly in need of the latest Military Equipment with which to discourage their neighbors

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Band Guard - made in 1889 U.S. Edged Weapons Brooks and Maurice Surratt eachOriginal 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