Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1892 - Serial 551469 Sales The matching nickel-plated steel scabbard

The matching nickel-plated steel scabbard mounts are in very nice condition

The group entered combat with Fifteenth Air Force in May 1944

This one is fortunately not pitted throughout the blade but does have a few nicks sharp edge

Collar to Shoulder: 8"

With its endurance and ability to fly at low speeds

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1892 - Serial 551469 Sales The matching nickel-plated steel scabbardOriginal 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