Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial 390347 Scottish Militaria - Dozens of original photos

- Dozens of original photos

so most likely the silk wore through

Such a design not only served a political purpose but was one that NATO armies were unlikely to closely duplicate

and filmmakers to wage the war on that front

An interesting feature of the bipod is the channel for the gas regulator key in the lower part of the barrel jacket band

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial 390347 Scottish Militaria - Dozens of original photosOriginal 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 replacement 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