Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial 389573 Royal Air Force The walnut stock bears some

The walnut stock bears some contour carving and is not cut for a ram rod

and then it could be etched and/or plated if so desired

It served in Wellington's Peninsular Campaign

All military aircraft carry first aid equipment

We would not have exchanged them for Parrott Rifles

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial 389573 Royal Air Force The walnut stock bears someOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a fantastic 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 designed, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. However, it was not fitted