Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine with Figured Stock Made in 1885 - Serial 276430 Receiver and the blade bears what

and the blade bears what appears to be an ARMORER'S MARK of a crossed S

prepare underwater ordnance for launching to include conducting pre-launch and post-launch routines

Both tags are constructed of a brass alloy with a rectangular hole at the top and bottom

This is perhaps the STAR item from our marine collection acquisition in England that originated from a castle museum closure in 2003

It has been sharpened and does not bear any markings

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine with Figured Stock Made in 1885 - Serial 276430 Receiver and the blade bears whatOriginal 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, 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. The crowning on the end of the barrel and the