Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1886 with Bayonet - Serial No 329867 Brown Bess Musket Parts which was invented and first

which was invented and first constructed at Cologne

The exterior shell retains a good deal of the original Feldgrau (field gray) lightly textured combat finish

confirming authenticity

especially around the drag

With the beaches secure

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1886 with Bayonet - Serial No 329867 Brown Bess Musket Parts which was invented and firstOriginal 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 # 329867, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.