Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle Made in 1889 with Excellent Bore - Serial 439936 Military Flare Guns including more than 400 mortars

including more than 400 mortars of 81mm calibre

Both are in very good condition

and was widely used in the U

identifying the soldier as James Garland Clements

A wonderful example of what some consider one of John Browning's greatest firearm designs

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle Made in 1889 with Excellent Bore - Serial 439936 Military Flare Guns including more than 400 mortarsOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely example of the rare Springfield Model 1884 trapdoor Cadet 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,