Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle with Metal Pistol Grip made in 1892 - Serial 550187 Manufacture Type_New Made Items with vibrant red felt backing

with vibrant red felt backing

most likely removed at some point to put on another helmet

indicating that it is for a rifle

Springfield Research records indicate serial numbers in this range were being delivered in 1863 and 1864

The metalwork shows an overall aged patina in most areas

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle with Metal Pistol Grip made in 1892 - Serial 550187 Manufacture Type_New Made Items with vibrant red felt backingOriginal 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