Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rod Bayonet Rifle with Figured Walnut Stock - Serial No 532667 Category_Blunderbuss Partially new made

Partially new made

It also retains its correct original green regimental bugle cord

45cal marking

• New front door glass (left & right) including vent windows

• Emergency parachute ration

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rod Bayonet Rifle with Figured Walnut Stock - Serial No 532667 Category_Blunderbuss Partially new madeOriginal Item: Only One available. The U. S. breech loading Springfield "trapdoor" rifle was introduced in 1873 in . 45 70 caliber. Basically it was the rifle the U. S. Army used to open the West and Springfield trapdoor carbines were used by Custer's Cavalry at the massacre at The Little Big Horn. This excellent example has the breech block marking: MODEL 1884 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning