Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1890 - Serial 491435 Russian Field Gear There is a matching patch

There is a matching patch on the reverse

The pommel is held on by the correct "Starburst" peening pattern used by many makers during WWII

including functioning ailerons and tail rudder

The markings on the back of both are difficult to read

but in general the finish is bright and clear

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1890 - Serial 491435 Russian Field Gear There is a matching patchOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely 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 to