Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 280596 British Artwork & Posters He was a member of

He was a member of the old-established firm of solicitors ' Messrs Murton

It does not appear to have been refinished much at arsenal

1942 at Camp Van Dorn

or was only in service for a short period of time

with no warhead

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 280596 British Artwork & Posters He was a member ofOriginal 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.