{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-saddle-ring-carbine-serial-449202-made-in-1889","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 449202 - made in 1889","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. It also comes with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe s\u003c\/span\u003eerial # \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e449202\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e indicates production in 1889, and there is a very faint Inspector's Cartouche on the left side, of the stock, though it is not legible. The stock is in good original condition, with the expected wear from age and service. It is below the level of the lock plate, and there are some wood filler repairs around the receiver tang, and on the stock nose. The stock on this example does not have a butt stock storage compartment, so it looks like it was probably adapted from a model 1873 rifle stock, reduced in length to fit the carbine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is definitely a rifle that saw extensive service. \u003cspan\u003eThe bore is in good condition, with a mostly bright finish and clear lands and grooves, which are definitely a bit worn. The saddle ring bar is still present, with the correct saddle ring present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butt plate is marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e though the front band\/guard is \u003cstrong\u003eU\u003c\/strong\u003e marked. Metal finish is quite good, with the original blue faded to gray, and some rust speckling. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eAdditional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel, which are somewhat faded:  a \u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e over a \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e over an \u003cstrong\u003eeagle's head\u003c\/strong\u003e over another \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side just above the stock. There is also an \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped on top of the chamber. \u003cspan\u003eThe 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!\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: 1889\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":39595183374405,"sku":"ONCM21045","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONCM21045__01.jpg?v=1635531798","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-saddle-ring-carbine-serial-449202-made-in-1889","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}