Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1890 - Serial No 494828 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly Traverse: 9 degrees at 45

Traverse: 9 degrees at 45 degrees

Nice brass construction two-piece box buckle with a smooth background

though falling apart a bit

Base of the bayonet is marked with serial number 69324

Multi-section 9 foot Antenna in canvas transit case

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1890 - Serial No 494828 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly Traverse: 9 degrees at 45Original 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 # 494828 with a clear SWP 1890 cartouche, overall good metal finish