Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1890 - Serial 485178 MG 42 Mounts Note: Poster will be shipped

Note: Poster will be shipped rolled in a tube

US Cavalry

I would like to tell the story of my father

It's getting near time for me to go off duty and that means hitting the ole bedroll which will feel pretty good about now

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1890 - Serial 485178 MG 42 Mounts Note: Poster will be shippedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely example of the rare Springfield Model 1884 trapdoor Cadet 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,