Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 143969 - made in 1880 Nepalese Cache Extras The over the shoulder carry

The over the shoulder carry sling is still attached

The development of the repeating pump-action shotguns in the 1890s led to their use by the US Marines in the Philippines insurrections and by General "Black Jack" Pershing's pursuit of Pancho Villa

and the stocks are made of green wood which have shrunk so as to leave the bands and trimmings loose

It could possibly still eject

In 2008 IMA found a Percussion Revolver that had been included in the Royal Nepalese Armory purchase

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 143969 - made in 1880 Nepalese Cache Extras The over the shoulder carryOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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: U. S. MODEL 1884 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock. The