Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine Made in 1890 - Serial 492277 German Holsters but one of the leather

but one of the leather connecting pieces is missing

held in place by three steel rivets with only 1 minor crack by the top rivet

markings and sheath are all in wonderful condition with most of the fine details still present

The Russians fielded two divisionsof armored cavalry

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine Made in 1890 - Serial 492277 German Holsters but one of the leatherOriginal Item: Only One available. Here we have what is a very interesting example of a Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, which actually started its life as a Model 1884 RIFLE! It was later modified by having the barrel cut down to carbine length and re crowned crudely, while the stock was cut down and re profiled the carbine style, and even had a saddle ring bar added to the left hand side of the rifle. We do not know where or when this