Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod & Bayonet made in 1888 - Serial 389166 Ordnance which have unfortunately worn away

which have unfortunately worn away over the years

Overall length of the sword is 34 3/4 inches

indicating manufacture in Naples in 1890

Gray gun with some original case hardening color still remaining on many areas and a shiny crisp bore

Many of the finest Civil War presentation sword blades originated from Clauberg

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod & Bayonet made in 1888 - Serial 389166 Ordnance which have unfortunately worn awayOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield 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 looks to have been an arsenal spare, and is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was designed, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very