Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 166681 - Manufactured in 1882 ZULU War The rifle has the original

The rifle has the original short 24" barrel with sporting front sight and a triple position folding back sight

Each set of Y-straps is comprised of thick supple leather

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The scabbard has the original black paint

This letter provides wonderful provenance of two comrade officers who were friends for more than 20 years

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 166681 - Manufactured in 1882 ZULU War The rifle has the originalOriginal 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