Original U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor .45-70 Rifle with Standard Cleaning Rod and Excellent Bore, 1885, Serial No. 282225 German Artwork & Posters Later the designation of "demolition

Later the designation of "demolition bomb" would come back for a few specific bombs

Overall length: 10 ½”

We have not function checked the radio due to one of the 9 volt battery connectors missing

The original rivet is still present

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor .45-70 Rifle with Standard Cleaning Rod and Excellent Bore, 1885, Serial No. 282225 German Artwork & Posters Later the designation of "demolitionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor . 45 70 Government rifle, serial number 282225, manufactured in approximately May 1885. It remains in very good service used condition with a pleasing aged patina, standard cleaning rod, Model 1884 serrated trigger, Buffington rear sight, two barrel bands, both sling swivels, stacking swivel, and an excellent bright bore with crisp rifling. This is an antique