Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Service Worn Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine serial 344023 - made in 1886 Sharps Rifle which have supple black rubber

which have supple black rubber gaskets around them

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The division was then assigned primarily to patrolling the sector east of Stuttgart

The pebbled leather blade washer is still intact and in place

This would be right in line for being produced with a belt hook

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Service Worn Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine serial 344023 - made in 1886 Sharps Rifle which have supple black rubberOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice service worn 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 looks to have been replaced with an earlier model, and is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, fitted with the correct Buffington