Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Arsenal Refit Rifle made in 1885 with Bayonet and Scabbard German Documents & Books As a defensive ring mounted

As a defensive ring mounted gun the Schwarzlose usually retained its normal twin firing handles and trigger button although some MG-16 aircraft guns were fitted with enlarged pistol shaped handles and a handgun style trigger

Upon the outbreak of hostilities however the State of Georgia took over the Hodgkins facility and turned it into the Georgia State Arsenal

Total 114 or 22%

at first glance it appears to be the British East India Company Flintlock Dragoon Pistol

the trigger is typically Cossack

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Arsenal Refit Rifle made in 1885 with Bayonet and Scabbard German Documents & Books As a defensive ring mountedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a 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 Offered in good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue socket bayonet and scabbard marked U. S. Serial number is 301876