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

the 509th Composite Group was one of the original ten bombardment groups assigned to Strategic Air Command on 21 March 1946 and the only one equipped with Silverplate B-29 Superfortress aircraft capable of delivering atomic bombs

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

with just a bit of crazing in areas

The control panel would typically be installed at the pedestal between the pilot and co-pilot

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