Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 / 1888 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle Made in 1892 - Serial 543257 Antique Percussion Firearms It was one of the

It was one of the many "capping breech loader" firearms that bridged the gap between percussion and cartridge firearms

The rifle measures 46" overall with a 30 1/4" rifled barrel bearing British London Proofhouse CROWN / GP "Gunmakers" definitive black powder proof and CROWN / V viewed marks

Zippers retain original leather pullers and are intact and working

The fuze striker is locked in place by two safety blocks attached to a ribbon with a lead weight

was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 / 1888 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle Made in 1892 - Serial 543257 Antique Percussion Firearms It was one of theOriginal 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