Description
along with what look to be regimental markings
The inside lining is present
All the units of the battalion
as they are display samples
Newcastle and Carlisle
Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1884 - Serial 346021 Original Antique Guns along with what look toOriginal 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 1873 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was designed, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. However, it was not fitted