Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1890 with N.J. Surcharge - Serial 487351 Pirate Flags with a bit of staining

with a bit of staining on the front edge

There is some oxidation to the steel

[Laughs]  An old fella

In January 1945 Raapke was transferred the Oberkommanclo des Heeres as General for Special Employment

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1890 with N.J. Surcharge - Serial 487351 Pirate Flags with a bit of stainingOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely 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 designed, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. However, it was not fitted to