Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Arsenal Refit Rifle made in 1885 with Bayonet and Scabbard U.S. Machine Guns these are nearly identical style

these are nearly identical style shovels used by German Army Units in WW2 for Artillery and Tank Entrenchments as well as for German Fire Departments (Feuerwehr) for air raids

wrote a three page witness account letter to his wife “Chadie” on April

on the opposite side

The bottom of the can has interlocking metal loops that allow it to be locked in the open position with the appropriate steel rod

deep bronze patina and shows some flaws as well as some brass flow down onto the blade at the ricasso

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Arsenal Refit Rifle made in 1885 with Bayonet and Scabbard U.S. Machine Guns these are nearly identical styleOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a 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 Offered in good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue socket bayonet and scabbard marked U. S. Serial number is 301876