Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 179834 - Manufactured in 1882 Category_Flintlock Pistols stands for General Steel Wares

stands for General Steel Wares of Toronto

It still retains the original green crinkle paint

This helmet was identical in manufacture save for the fact that it had a long sloping neck protector and no chinstrap

Cylinder exhibits a dark gray surface

Service in the wars with France

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 179834 - Manufactured in 1882 Category_Flintlock Pistols stands for General Steel WaresOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, its breach block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1884 The rifle is in excellent condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining. The Springfield Trapdoor rifle was 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. This is a real peach and well worth placing