Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1889 - Serial 436929 NATION The particular piece is number

The particular piece is number 3 of 44 made and is numbered clearly 3/44

the outward curve was omitted

an account of the “Cardboard Playhouse”

3 place ribbon bar with American Campaign

This totally original incredible example has a massive 24 inch wood shaft with a 4 inch barbed iron head

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1889 - Serial 436929 NATION The particular piece is numberOriginal 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 introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. However, it was not fitted