Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle with Sight Hood - Dated 1890 Flintlocks Previous examples were always badly

Previous examples were always badly deteriorated and too stiff to bend without breaking

this is the real thing

Original Item: Gunner's kit consists of: canvas pouch

not 20th century Bazaar copies that are currently encountered in Afghanistan

Original Item: We have imported a selection of these wonderfully colourful British Regimental Hats each complete with the correct Regimental Cap Badge and Strap Buttons

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle with Sight Hood - Dated 1890 Flintlocks Previous examples were always badlyOriginal 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