Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine Made in 1890 - Serial 492277 German Holsters This is a nice blade

This is a nice blade nonetheless and at this point certainly grades at very good

markings and sheath are all in wonderful condition with most of the fine details still present

The Russians fielded two divisionsof armored cavalry

but one of the leather connecting pieces is missing

along with a 1936 date

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine Made in 1890 - Serial 492277 German Holsters This is a nice bladeOriginal 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 crudely, 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. We do not know where or when this