Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1885 - Serial 271647 DP-28 LMG extending down the back of

extending down the back of the head as far as possible without permitting the back of the neck to push the helmet forward on the head when the wearer assumes the prone position

The sights

with much of the original olive brown paint intact

and belt is adjustable

of the cast of officers and men from the Movie "ZULU"

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1885 - Serial 271647 DP-28 LMG extending down the back ofOriginal 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