Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1890 - Serial 491435 M3 Grease Gun Others seen have the 27th

Others seen have the 27th Infantry Divisions "Wolfhound" with an "S" in the middle like this one

and is 18 inches long in the scabbard

with Corporal chevrons on both sleeves

The installed cleaning rod looks to be original

designed by William Wyon

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1890 - Serial 491435 M3 Grease Gun Others seen have the 27thOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely 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 is marked: U. S. MODEL 1884 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was designed, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. However, it was not fitted to