Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with M1879 Rear Sight - Serial 381262 Made in 1887 Scandinavian Militaria popularly known as Top Gun

popularly known as Top Gun

Reverse is well marked with manufactures initials and date N&H - 1941

one small and one large

and looks to be the early / pre-war brass plated type

an illuminating charge

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Saddle Ring Carbine with M1879 Rear Sight - Serial 381262 Made in 1887 Scandinavian Militaria popularly known as Top GunOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very good 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 carbine in . 45 70 government caliber, which is fitted with a Model 1879 rear ladder sight, which may have been retro fitted. It