Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 387050 - Manufactured in 1887 P-1853 Enfield in May 1902

in May 1902

its breach block is marked:

and butt plate

000 rifles and carbines made

chips or repairs

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 387050 - Manufactured in 1887 P-1853 Enfield in May 1902Original Item: Only One available. This is an excellent example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, its breach block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1884 The rifle is in excellent condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining. The Springfield Trapdoor rifle was 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. This is a real peach and well worth placing