Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 365761 British Field Gear When the AIF embarked

When the AIF embarked

manned by 2

but is no longer present with the helmet

the American Area Campaign Medal

who reigned from 1874 to 1885

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 365761 British Field Gear When the AIF embarkedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a fantastic 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