Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial 389573 Royal Air Force the need for helmets often

the need for helmets often outstripped supply

The telescope comes complete with a forward extending sun shade

The walnut stock bears some contour carving and is not cut for a ram rod

All military aircraft carry first aid equipment

without much in the way of dents or other wear from service to the stock

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial 389573 Royal Air Force the need for helmets oftenOriginal 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