Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881 Scottish Militaria The trophy is best described

The trophy is best described by the original document contained inside the baton itself:

originally purchased in the 1980

It is also stamped R

with some modification by the British in the following Cutlass Model of 1804 that also sported a ribbed steel grip with a 29" straight blade

Manufactured by BUNNEY of LONDON

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881 Scottish Militaria The trophy is best describedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, it's breach block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 While the wood stock bears a military inspector's cartouche with what appears to be dated as 1880 (however the serial number dates this to early 1881). The rifle is in very good condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining and looks as if it has come right out of very long term