Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Arsenal Converted to M1884 Carbine serial 39054 - made in 1875 Scabbards & Sheaths Hoffman – M

Hoffman – M

Kurihara Hikosaburo ranked about 400 Showa Era smiths

measuring 20" x 28"

clasp back sterling silver parachute wings and red/white/blue embroidered 82nd Airborne Division jump oval

sturdier lines

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Arsenal Converted to M1884 Carbine serial 39054 - made in 1875 Scabbards & Sheaths Hoffman – MOriginal Item: Only One available. Here we have what is a VERY interesting example of a Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, which looks to have started its life as a very early production Model 1873 Rifle. For some reason, it was converted at arsenal to a Model 1884 style carbine, and has some very interesting features that we have never really seen before. The Springfield Trapdoor Carbine was the weapon used by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry