Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 371240 Price_$220 - $990 Like the Helmet the Breast

Like the Helmet the Breast Badge has been removed leaving two unfilled mounting holes

which translates to "Makiyo Masayasu forged this in Owari Province (Bishu)

perhaps 2nd Battery

62” length from center of back collar to pant cuff

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 371240 Price_$220 - $990 Like the Helmet the BreastOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. However, it was not fitted