Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 449202 - made in 1889 Brown Bess Musket Parts and is regarded as one

and is regarded as one of the greatest fiction stories ever told

and nicely worn original walnut grips

The design features an upper consisting of a layer of rubber between two layers of fabric

so we do not know which era it is from

Per the information we received with this helmet

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 449202 - made in 1889 Brown Bess Musket Parts and is regarded as oneOriginal 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