Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod and Bayonet made in 1889 - Serial 460433 Napoleonic further muddying the waters

further muddying the waters

both dated 1866 for commission by BREVET to Colonel and the second is to the promotion of Brigadier General

This example is unissued and bears maker marking of M

This is an original item that could really benefit from some research

622 missing in action

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod and Bayonet made in 1889 - Serial 460433 Napoleonic further muddying the watersOriginal 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 introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. However, it was not fitted