Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 365761 MG 15 This is a fantastic piece

This is a fantastic piece of WWII history

but they didn't trust -- and then the sergeant got -- Nelson got wounded

marked with 6042 as well as the crossed Sword and Fasces

The buckle is in great condition

this pata measures 47 inches in overall length

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 365761 MG 15 This is a fantastic pieceOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a fantastic 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