Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 379403 - made in 1888 German Navy - Kreigsmarine but on these cases finding

but on these cases finding ANY markings is an achievement

It offers an insight not only to their feelings and emotions about the war

The WW1 earpiece is of the earliest manufacture and is constructed of WOOD

The back still has both of the belt loops and the shoulder strap is present

The Russians (Soviets) went on to use the "fluted" guns right up until the end of WW2

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 379403 - made in 1888 German Navy - Kreigsmarine but on these cases findingOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, fitted with the a Buffington rear sight, though it has had a rifle graduated leaf fitted to