U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1888 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle- 9th Infantry 1891 MG 42 Mounts An interesting and unusual piece

An interesting and unusual piece of official military firefighting equipment and an excellent costume party item for the Amateur Astronaut

these were made for the German Army and are original and dated WW2 or Pre-WW2 NSDAP issue and will put the crowning touch on any WW2 Collection

all combinations being ignited by a fulminate percussion cap applied to the nipples at the rear of the chamber

To simulate the early or World War 1 look

U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1888 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle- 9th Infantry 1891 MG 42 Mounts An interesting and unusual pieceOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Model 1888 round rod bayonet rifles were Springfield's last attempt at producing a trapdoor rifle with a working and reliable bayonet retention mechanism. The models were produced between 1890 and 1893, when trapdoor production came to an end. Offered in very good excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial #532439 with a clear SWP 1891 cartouche, overall very good metal finish