Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle made in 1886 - Serial No 30777* Antique Cartridge Firearms Adjustable elastic head strap

Adjustable elastic head strap

New Made Item: Perfect for collectors and re-enactors

We're not sure what this marking means

but the finish is worn on many of the fittings

The blade design is also somewhat interesting

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle made in 1886 - Serial No 30777* Antique Cartridge Firearms Adjustable elastic head strapOriginal 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 1884 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. It was finally replaced in