Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1883 - Serial 202083 French Artwork & Posters for extra grip when using

for extra grip when using as a combat knife

Robeson (ShurEdge) Cutlery Co

captured and imported into England

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1883 - Serial 202083 French Artwork & Posters for extra grip when usingOriginal 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