Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial 401635 Spanish Helmets while the reproduction mechanism gives

while the reproduction mechanism gives the viewer context to its original configuration

Reising then designed a number of commercial rifles and pistols on his own

so there was definitely a good amount of work put into it

looks much like a Circus tent

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial 401635 Spanish Helmets while the reproduction mechanism givesOriginal 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