Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle Made in 1885 with Standard Ram Rod and Sight Protector - Serial 280310 Feed Block Assembly This example is marked "B

This example is marked "B

We have not conducted any research into the service history of the sailor who sent these items home

Mary’s County

with the material basted to the original material

though the gilt finish has been almost completely worn away by cleaning and polishing

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle Made in 1885 with Standard Ram Rod and Sight Protector - Serial 280310 Feed Block Assembly This example is marked "BOriginal 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,