Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle - Serial No 514072 Availability_Domestic Here is a story recounted

Here is a story recounted by Frank Procopio

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Made from brass this is typical piece of WW1 trench art of a brass ashtray assembled around a brass medallion showing the French REIMS CATHEDRAL IN FLAMES after being shelled by German artillery

and they will be offered at a far higher price

The black leather washer is in place and nicely recessed

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle - Serial No 514072 Availability_Domestic Here is a story recountedOriginal Item: Only One available. The U. S. breech loading Springfield "trapdoor" rifle was introduced in 1873 in . 45 70 caliber. Basically it was the rifle the U. S. Army used to open the West and Springfield trapdoor carbines were used by Custer's Cavalry at the massacre at The Little Big Horn. In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod,a development that met with very limited success. It was