Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1888 - Serial 420443 Receivers The spring is a little

The spring is a little weak

but it unfortunately is too worn for any markings to survive

Size is approximately 52cm (US6 3/4)

and there also is a bit of wear

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1888 - Serial 420443 Receivers The spring is a littleOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely patinated 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