Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1890 - Serial No 490856 Availability_Both Commander of the King's German

Commander of the King's German legion in 1803 and became a Field Marshall in 1813

A fantastic grouping of genuine WWII material that based on the condition of the items has apparently laid undisturbed in the original bring home box since returning home in 1945

This cap is in typical Heer army green wool with a forest green band and a traditional high peak with matching white piping along the top edge and flanking either side of the band

tough there is some past pitting

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1890 - Serial No 490856 Availability_Both Commander of the King's GermanOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Springfield 1884 trapdoor Cadet 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 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor cadet rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 490856, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.