Original U.S. Indian Wars M1886 Springfield Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine Leather Boot Scabbard by R.I.A. with Straps Vintage Signs The hammer was not filed

The hammer was not filed

the steel mounted leather scabbard of the early 1914 production was soon replaced with an all steel scabbard

The original Butt Plate is marked with a "U

The grips are wood secured by two rivets

The biggest lesson of the Campaign was the use of an official medical corp to deal with wounds and illness in the field

Original U.S. Indian Wars M1886 Springfield Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine Leather Boot Scabbard by R.I.A. with Straps Vintage Signs The hammer was not filedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a wonderful condition U. S. M 1886 "Springfield Trapdoor" Cavalry Carbine Boot Scabbard, designed to be attached to the McClellan saddle. This model was an improvement over the earlier M1885, which was shorter and lacked the brass reinforcement around the boot's mouth. These saw much service during the Indian Wars period. This Model 1886 boot scabbard is nicely marked ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL on the side, and