Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 .45-70 Saddle Ring Carbine with Modified Rifle Stock, Early Model 1873 Parts and Serial No. 408998, Made in 1888 German Uniforms in a nice large 55"

in a nice large 55" x 91" size

The blade has a small ornate brass ferrule at the top of an ornately carved hippo tusk handle

This is a great bracelet

signed at the bottom by the artist and Lieutenant Commander Nathan Gordon

indicating that the recipient was not involved in front line combat during the war

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 .45-70 Saddle Ring Carbine with Modified Rifle Stock, Early Model 1873 Parts and Serial No. 408998, Made in 1888 German Uniforms in a nice large 55"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting U. S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 . 45 70 Government saddle ring carbine, serial number 408998, assembled with several earlier pattern components and a rifle stock that was modified into carbine configuration. It retains an early Model 1873 marked high arch breech block, early 1873 dated lock, stepped Model 1873 pattern carbine rear sight, saddle ring and bar, and a faint SWP 1884 stock