Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with M1879 Rear Sight - Serial 342227 Made in 1886 Browning LMG Width: approximately 1 1/2"

Width: approximately 1 1/2"

The paint in this area is also more well retained

but lacking the large web under the ejector rod housing and equipped with checkered rubber grips

these were designed to hold 10 flares inside for emergency use inside of crewed aircraft such as bombers

each is dusty and a little dry from long storage

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with M1879 Rear Sight - Serial 342227 Made in 1886 Browning LMG Width: approximately 1 1/2"Original Item: Only One available. This is a very good 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 carbine in . 45 70 government caliber, which is fitted with a Model 1879 rear ladder sight, which may have been retro fitted. It