Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 - Serial No 533548 Japanese Holsters Peabody ought to be well

Peabody ought to be well known by all fans of military firearms- but it isn't

but with the addition of the central seconds via the additional pinion bridge the jewel count goes to 16 as well

POWs were moved out of camp in such a manner that the original plan was of little assistance

The fore stock does have some scuffs from use and is missing two small wedges missing from fore end

40 years old

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 - Serial No 533548 Japanese Holsters Peabody ought to be wellOriginal 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. This example has the breech block marking: MODEL 1884 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a