Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 449202 - made in 1889 Ancient 42 Caliber) Center fire revolvers

42 Caliber) Center fire revolvers were the latest thing

dramatically increasing its accuracy and ease of sighting

first by welding and then cutting off the end of the chamber

Handguard: 4 1/2”W x 6”L

and this is a very nice example of one

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 449202 - made in 1889 Ancient 42 Caliber) Center fire revolversOriginal 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 comes with its original Saddle Ring and