Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Cleaning Rod Made in 1887 - Serial 385362 Antique Guns These were usually made in

These were usually made in England

while the cross guard retains a bit more

the government of Chiang Kai-shek relocated the Republic of China to the island of Taiwan

With many bright colours and contrasting piping these make great display items

There is a small nametag reading LOTTIE M CALDWELL inside

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Cleaning Rod Made in 1887 - Serial 385362 Antique Guns These were usually made inOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice honest used 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