Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1890 - Serial No 490856 Category_Accessories arm daggers that were strapped

arm daggers that were strapped to the left forearm for hand to hand fighting and round very thick Rhinoceros shields

Fabulous open work side plate set into a light colored walnut stock carved in relief

and a nice polished surface

The included eye shields are in great shape

Tanks and self-propelled guns opposed the advance and though some towns were captured with little or no resistance

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1890 - Serial No 490856 Category_Accessories arm daggers that were strappedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Springfield 1884 trapdoor Cadet 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 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor cadet rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 490856, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.