Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle Made in 1883 with Standard Cleaning Rod and Sight Hood - Serial 224548 German Awards Medals Badges Insignia It has all the proper

It has all the proper stamps and signatures

The front does not appear to have had any painting (consistent with some members of the crew in the photo)

The interior is in good shape with the same tan color as the exterior

The foresight is slotted in

a Naval Aviator in the United States Naval Reserve

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle Made in 1883 with Standard Cleaning Rod and Sight Hood - Serial 224548 German Awards Medals Badges Insignia It has all the properOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely honest used 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 clearly marked: U. S. MODEL 1884 Model 1884 rifles saw service in the Spanish American War. The regular army was issued the new Krag rifles and the guard units received the trapdoor.