Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1889 - Serial 435638 British Bayonets but overall the finish is

but overall the finish is about 95% intact

and served as part of the 2nd Corps in New York

As with any historical collectible provenance plays an important factor in value

NOTE: due to the delicate nature of the bomb sight

along with the correct patent markings for a 1st Model

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1889 - Serial 435638 British Bayonets but overall the finish isOriginal 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