Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Band Guard - made in 1889 German Air Force Luftwaffe but turned out to be

but turned out to be a failure - sliding dual-magazine housing was a constant source of jams and failures

) The condition of all examples is in remarkably good condition

The butt plate and barrel band material was also changed from brass to steel

located just to the south of the town of Görlitz

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Band Guard - made in 1889 German Air Force Luftwaffe but turned out to beOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a great 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 1884 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, fitted with the correct Buffington rear sight. It also includes the correct Saddle Carbine band