Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle Made in 1891 with 71st New York Regt. Markings and Sling - Serial 530230 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly This example does not appear

This example does not appear to have been abandoned for left on the field of operation

in the general vicinity of Quang Tri City

The butt shows minimal wear

with the top celluloid diamond sweat shield missing along with the stitching

on 1 April 1944

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle Made in 1891 with 71st New York Regt. Markings and Sling - Serial 530230 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly This example does not appearOriginal Item: Only One available. The U. S. breech loading Springfield "trapdoor" rifle was introduced in 1873 in . 45 70 caliber. Basically it was the rifle the U. S. Army used to open the West and Springfield trapdoor carbines were used by Custer's Cavalry at the massacre at The Little Big Horn. This example has the breech block marking: U. S. MODEL 1884 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a