Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle made in 1886 - Serial No 307696 18th Century Size is approximately a 38"

Size is approximately a 38" chest

and retains all of its Bakelite buttons

The chevrons

Barrel is original and has not been deactivated

WW2 USMC brass dog tag

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle made in 1886 - Serial No 307696 18th Century Size is approximately a 38"Original 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