{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-m1884-90-saddle-ring-carbine-with-rear-sight-guard-serial-343954-made-in-1886","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884-90 Saddle Ring Carbine with Rear Sight Guard Serial 343954 - made in 1886","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eU.S.\u003cbr\u003e MODEL\u003cbr\u003e 1884\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government caliber, fitted with the correct Buffington rear sight and original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock. It also includes the correct Saddle Carbine band guard, which prevent the cradles the rear sight ladder, and prevents it from getting caught in the saddle bucket. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost of the carbines we see do not have these, and they are somewhat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehard to find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbines so equipped are considered by many to be \"Model 1890\" carbines, and many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1873, 1877, and 1884 carbines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewere altered in a similar fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e How much modification they received would depend on the current configuration of the carbine when received back at arsenal. Earlier carbines would have the entire stock replaced, while model 1884s would mainly have the rear band replaced with the sight protector, and a front sight protector equipped as well. Details of the aforementioned modifications were referenced from the Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch publication, \u003cem\u003eThe .45-70 Springfield\u003c\/em\u003e, fifth edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe s\u003c\/span\u003eerial # \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e413493\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on the rear of the receiver indicates production in 1886, and the stock is in good original condition, with the expected wear from age and service. The stock is at or below the level of the lock plate, so this carbine has definitely been worn down a bit due to cleaning and arsenal service. There is also some cracking near the rear of the receiver around the wrist. This definitely looks to be a carbine that was carried in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bore is in good condition, showing clear lands and grooves, and a mostly bright finish. There is a bit of wear, as well as oxidation in the grooves. The spent cartridge ejector is present and functional, though we have not tested it on actual brass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carbine is correctly fitted with the butt stock storage compartment, where a multi-piece cleaning rod and tools would be stored. Unfortunately these are long gone, and it is empty. The carbine has also lost the front sight protector that model 1890s were equipped with, as with most examples we have seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butt plate is marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e and the front band\/guard is unmarked, as is correct. Metal finish is in good condition, worn with some light peppering in a lot of areas, but no major rust. Center fire breechloader, .45 cal., single band, saddle-ring on sliding bar, and carbine \u003cb\u003eBuffington sight\u003c\/b\u003e. Lock is marked with an eagle and \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ SPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very faint stylized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a circle under the wrist of the stock indicates that the rifle passed all of its overpressure proof testing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeagle's head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over another \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the left side just above the stock. The upper right corner of the Buffington sight leaf is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to indicate that the sight graduations are for a carbine and not a rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent opportunity to pick up a very nice example of a legendary U.S. issue firearm. Ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"truncate_more\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1886 - updated later.\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .45-70 Government\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 22 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 41 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Hinged Breechblock with side action lock.\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39568265871429,"sku":"ONCM21068","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONCM21068A__01.jpg?v=1633716888","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-m1884-90-saddle-ring-carbine-with-rear-sight-guard-serial-343954-made-in-1886","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}