Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 452894 - made in 1889 Japanese Army and definitely is decades younger

and definitely is decades younger than the carry strap

Heckler & Koch AG36

The blade itself is marked:

with a government inspector SWP / 1893 cartouche

made with a Shinto (新刀 - New Sword) Period (1596–1780) family blade

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 452894 - made in 1889 Japanese Army and definitely is decades youngerOriginal 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 carbine in . 45 70 government caliber, fitted with the correct Buffington rear sight. It also comes with its original Saddle Ring