Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 381157 with Butt Trap Tools - made in 1887 Pirate Flags who would buy raw blades

who would buy raw blades from London sword makers

though at some point they were flipped around

with the expected staining from age and use

The interior liner shows wear and deterioration

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 381157 with Butt Trap Tools - made in 1887 Pirate Flags who would buy raw bladesOriginal 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. Unlike almost every example we have had in the past, this example comes with the very hard to find butt trap tools, which include the three piece cleaning rod and ruptured cartridge extractor! The breech block is marked: