Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Service Worn Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine serial 344023 - made in 1886 Sharps Rifle For added authenticity we have

For added authenticity we have used steel sling attachments (fully secure) to allow you to correctly use a leather Type 99 sling

began trials in the hands of troops in 1871

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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 For added authenticity we haveOriginal 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