Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1892 - Serial No 545590 Antique Wheellock Firearms bearing the gilt-printed label of

bearing the gilt-printed label of maker H

which we have confirmed with period signatures (oshigata)

• Stock [May have Cracks

The cover is marked with black stenciling on the side:

Very nice un-chipped grooved wood grip plates and REGIMENTAL MARKINGS on both cross guard and scabbard throat

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1892 - Serial No 545590 Antique Wheellock Firearms bearing the gilt-printed label ofOriginal Item: Only One available. The U. S. breech loading Springfield "trapdoor" rifle was introduced in 1873 in . 45 70 caliber. Basically it was the rifle the U. S. Army used to open the West and Springfield trapdoor carbines were used by Custer's Cavalry at the massacre at The Little Big Horn. This example has the breech block marking: U. S. MODEL 1884 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a