Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine with Brass Tack Decoration - serial 294875 made in 1885 Brunswick Parts the APH series helmets introduced

the APH series helmets introduced a new generation of flight helmets characterized by the external visor covered with a protective shield

There are a few remaining internal trigger group components in the lower receiver frame

Period photos show the Spanish method of wearing the helmet was largely with the lugs to the rear

The pistol m/07 was taken out of storage and pressed into service in the 1980s as the the bolts of the Lahti L-35 pistols started cracking due to the use of a more powerful 9 mm P cartridge (9 mm m/39B

This medal was instituted on June 15

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Converted to Saddle Ring Carbine with Brass Tack Decoration - serial 294875 made in 1885 Brunswick Parts the APH series helmets introducedOriginal 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 with ring added to the left hand side of the rifle. We do not know where or when this