Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Arsenal Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine serial 379024 - made in 1887 Italian Flags Germany at the end of

Germany at the end of World War II and served in the Army of Occupation of Germany from 2 May-14 August 1945

with some being little more than reinforced sunglasses

LTD 1945" impressed in wood stock this also has it's very scarce stiff web and steel belt loop clip assembly so very rarely encountered

and has a great aged

and scrapped for military aircraft production in 1940

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Arsenal Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine serial 379024 - made in 1887 Italian Flags Germany at the end ofOriginal Item: Only One available. Here we have what is a VERY interesting example of a Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, which looks to have started its life as a Rifle. For some reason, it was converted at arsenal to a carbine, and has some very interesting features that we have never really seen before. The Springfield Trapdoor Carbine was the weapon used by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big