Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 371372 - Manufactured in 1887 German Mauser 98k K98 "assault") an enemy position"

"assault") an enemy position"

Barrel Diameter at Breech: 8

The Belgian Congo

Deployed to IX Bomber Command in Egypt in December 1942

Grain on blade is visible

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 371372 - Manufactured in 1887 German Mauser 98k K98 "assault") an enemy position"Original 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