Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 / 1888 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 - Serial 508563 British Military Maps The rear of the buckle

The rear of the buckle has great original finish

The front of the helmet bears a fouled anchor and SAFETY OFFICER USN DD on both sides

The markings on the other side are also a bit worn

and we have seen other examples of these post cards

The frame is in excellent condition as are the contents

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 / 1888 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 - Serial 508563 British Military Maps The rear of the buckleOriginal Item: Only One available. The U. S. breech loading Springfield "trapdoor" rifle was introduced in 1873 in . 45 70 caliber. Basically it was the rifle the U. S. Army used to open the West and Springfield trapdoor carbines were used by Custer's Cavalry at the massacre at The Little Big Horn. This example has the breech block marking: U. S. MODEL 1884 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a