Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1884 - Serial 238459 WWII more than 70 million Kalashnikov

more than 70 million Kalashnikov automatic rifles of various designs had been produced

Patched jackets from USN aviators in the Vietnam era have become desirable collector's pieces over the past decade and will certainly only appreciate in value over time

It is in good original condition

as well as Cde 18 for an 18mm bore

A machined brass knuckle grip with fitted finger holes was attached

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1884 - Serial 238459 WWII more than 70 million KalashnikovOriginal 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