Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1890 with Bayonet - Serial No 492315 Antique Handguns or to cover some type

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Cadet Rifle made in 1890 with Bayonet - Serial No 492315 Antique Handguns or to cover some typeOriginal 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 # 492315 , overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.