Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1890 with N.J. Surcharge - Serial 487351 Pirate Flags Cut out with background wool

Cut out with background wool backing triangle which measures approximately 4” x 2

In January 1945 Raapke was transferred the Oberkommanclo des Heeres as General for Special Employment

There is some oxidation to the steel

Note:  The same photographs are used for all variations

GUN: 20-pounder Parrott rifle

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1890 with N.J. Surcharge - Serial 487351 Pirate Flags Cut out with background woolOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely 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 to