Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Upgraded Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1883 - Serial 200042 U.S. Uniforms The Thompson was widely adopted

The Thompson was widely adopted by the U

17 which was a cavalry association of the Mecklenburg military within the Prussian army

they almost look unissued

The firing pin has been removed from the base cup

emergency ambulance

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Upgraded Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1883 - Serial 200042 U.S. Uniforms The Thompson was widely adoptedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor 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 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was designed, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. However, it was not fitted