Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine Made in 1884 - Serial 248483 Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia made almost entirely from leather

made almost entirely from leather which has now become heavily weakened and stiff

The original liner and chin strap are present

overall good metal finish

the very first name of this army was "support army

which is secured behind the helmet

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine Made in 1884 - Serial 248483 Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia made almost entirely from 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, 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