Original Rare U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1880 Triangular Ramrod Bayonet Rifle made in 1881 - Serial No 157833 Gift Card tall the Cigar Case bears

tall the Cigar Case bears a small metal shield stamped or engraved:-

grinding into sawdust (wood flour) in order to mix with epoxy (a perfect method for patching worm holes)

and is most likely the original purchased with the dagger

and so is the peep rear sight

Reid that awaited his return from War

Original Rare U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1880 Triangular Ramrod Bayonet Rifle made in 1881 - Serial No 157833 Gift Card tall the Cigar Case bearsOriginal Item: Only One available. Now this is a rare gun! The "Springfield Trapdoor" was the standard rifle used by the U. S. military in one form or another since the late 1860s, with 1873 being the "Final" product produced by Erskine S. Allin. However as with any rifle, updates continued to be made as needed. The short lived Model 1880 was one such design. These are exceedingly rare, and have always commanded in quite a premium at auction. In the