Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1890 with Bayonet - Serial No 492315 French Ordnance The simplification of the receiver

The simplification of the receiver and its internal working components meant that the weapon was lighter than in previous BAR iterations and proved less expensive to produce in number

one of which has a good amount of age cracking

Target: Ordnance Supplies

and have lots of research potential

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1890 with Bayonet - Serial No 492315 French Ordnance The simplification of the receiverOriginal 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 # 492315 , overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.