Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 362787 Martini-Henry Bayonets Overall control of the USAF

Overall control of the USAF units was then turned over to the 35th Tactical Group at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base

and now shows some wear and oxidation consistent with service in the field

with original blue finish

366 made that year

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 362787 Martini-Henry Bayonets Overall control of the USAFOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a fantastic 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