Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1885 - Serial 271647 French Field Equipment especially during the early months

especially during the early months of the war

even on the wood stock

Our example is in wonderful condition overall

Collectively

The liner is partly complete

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1885 - Serial 271647 French Field Equipment especially during the early monthsOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, the weapon used, in its carbine form, 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 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was designed, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. However, it was not fitted