Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 / 1888 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle Made in 1891 - Serial 504543 British Military Maps which shows overall staining from

which shows overall staining from long use in service

She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland

they were quickly replaced with improved versions

This matches the worn thread embroidered JMT on the inside of the breeches

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 / 1888 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle Made in 1891 - Serial 504543 British Military Maps which shows overall staining fromOriginal 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: U. S. MODEL 1884 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a