Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 395079 - Manufactured in 1888 British Bayonets and there is even partially

and there is even partially legible writing inside

40 caliber cartridge shooting

The number of medals cast range anywhere from 25 to several hundred with 50 being the commonly agreed upon number

Not something one encounters often

The 40" barrel is dated 1815 on the tang

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 395079 - Manufactured in 1888 British Bayonets and there is even partiallyOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice solid example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, its breach block is faintly marked: U. S. MODEL 1884 The rifle is in solid condition with some visible of surface freckled pitting in areas but overall presents very nicely and is fully functional. The Springfield Trapdoor rifle was the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of