Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle with Bayonet made in 1886 - Serial No 308459 ERA which explains the excellent condition

which explains the excellent condition

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• Sterling Silver ID Bracelet that reads CPT R

There is also a 昭 (SHOWA) arsenal stamp on the tang

and another suffered severe bruises

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle with Bayonet made in 1886 - Serial No 308459 ERA which explains the excellent conditionOriginal 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