Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle with Bayonet made in 1886 - Serial No 308459 ERA and another suffered severe bruises

and another suffered severe bruises

The grips also seem to be period replacements

is for Department of Pension and Health

The obverse antler is a pleasing

This does make it somewhat difficult to fit on completely

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle with Bayonet made in 1886 - Serial No 308459 ERA and another suffered severe bruisesOriginal 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 1873 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. It was finally replaced in