Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 - Serial No 515166 French Flags but the main assault was

but the main assault was never conducted as hostilities ended on 11 November 1918 with the signing of the Armistice with Germany

The blade does have some minor staining and pitting from age and being in a scabbard for decades

Gun is offered in very good condition and fully functional

on the border with Belgium during early December

The carry can is in fair condition with much original paint remaining

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 - Serial No 515166 French Flags but the main assault wasOriginal 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