Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884-90 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Guard Serial 451266 - made in 1889 18th Century It looks to have been

It looks to have been adapted from something else

The Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross)

This one-of-a-kind mount is of the earliest type we have ever encountered in that it originally had two folding front legs that were officially removed

Definitely not an ideal weapon by ANY stretch of the imagination

for whatever type of carrying strap the owner desired

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884-90 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Guard Serial 451266 - made in 1889 18th Century It looks to have beenOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice service used 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 service used condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, fitted with the correct Buffington rear sight and original Saddle