Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial 396444 British Lancer This example retains probably 60%

This example retains probably 60% of it's Nickel plating and is fitted with what is called a "Skull Crusher" bird's head grip frame

with areas completely illegible:

and mention the size in the comments

back into its own sector

On tipping his Visor Cap to the rear reveals the works and where the flint

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial 396444 British Lancer This example retains probably 60%Original Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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