Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 429897 - made in 1889 U.S. Militaria The front of the cap

The front of the cap bears a stickpin-style national eagle composed of brass over a metal tri-color cockade with a felt insert over the ribbon

looking a bit like a snake having eaten a large egg

Neither East nor West Germany had any regular armed forces at the time

The mask offers protection from chemical and biological warfare agents

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 429897 - made in 1889 U.S. Militaria The front of the capOriginal 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, fitted with the correct Buffington rear sight. It also comes with its original Saddle Ring