Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 179834 - Manufactured in 1882 U.S. Helmets/Hats the serial number of the

the serial number of the gun

later undertook the manufacture the Maynard rifles and carbines

so the classification of this sword is not entirely clear

with almost no pitting visible

Covered in a host of markings and scales the rear sight is dated 1953

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 179834 - Manufactured in 1882 U.S. Helmets/Hats the serial number of theOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, its breach block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1884 The rifle is in excellent condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining. The Springfield Trapdoor rifle was 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. This is a real peach and well worth placing