Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1892 - Serial No 541955 Stencils Although other organizations may have

Although other organizations may have been formed at an earlier date

In really fabulous condition one can only wish the conversion had never taken place

Truly beautiful DELUXE TRADE burl walnut Wood Butt and fore end with beautiful rich grain and perfectly checkered

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They went on to fight at the Siege of BADAJOZ in 1812

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1892 - Serial No 541955 Stencils Although other organizations may haveOriginal 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