Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Updated Cadet Rifle with Standard Ram Rod Made in 1878 - Serial 96469 Ordnance The album contains over 100

The album contains over 100 pictures

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Updated Cadet Rifle with Standard Ram Rod Made in 1878 - Serial 96469 Ordnance The album contains over 100Original Item: Only One available. This is a lovely example of the rare Springfield Model 1873 84 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 1873 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was designed, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success.