Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine with Figured Stock Made in 1885 - Serial 276430 Fusee Spring & Cover unmarried men ages 18–25 and

unmarried men ages 18–25 and eventually expanded to ages 17–28

It measures an impressive 65 inches in overall length

The Swiss Vetterli rifles combined the American Winchester Model 1866's tubular magazine with a regular bolt featuring for the first time two opposed rear locking lugs

It has over 99% of the original factory black enamel

arriving in New Caledonia

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine with Figured Stock Made in 1885 - Serial 276430 Fusee Spring & Cover unmarried men ages 18–25 andOriginal Item: Only One available. Here we have what is a very interesting example of a Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, which actually started its life as a Model 1884 RIFLE! It was later modified by having the barrel cut down to carbine length and re crowned, while the stock was cut down and re profiled the carbine style, and even had a saddle ring bar added to the left hand side of the rifle. The crowning on the end of the barrel and the