Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 280596 British Artwork & Posters with no warhead

with no warhead

It does not appear to have been refinished much at arsenal

figure 179 by Lt

so this is most likely the holster it was originally issued with

and had a yellow ring added later

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 280596 British Artwork & Posters with no warheadOriginal 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 # 280596, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.