Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle with Bayonet made in 1886 - Serial No 308459 Ammunition The letter outlines the stories

The letter outlines the stories her father told her about his service in WWII as a member of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment

demobilized with personnel returning to the United States

Most unusual and if truly Confederate an exciting find

The Mk I was in use for such a very short time that it may be the rarest Martini component part

a very fine upmarket example for display in any quality German edged weapons collection

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Transitional Rifle with Bayonet made in 1886 - Serial No 308459 Ammunition The letter outlines the storiesOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 1873 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 finally replaced in