Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 179834 - Manufactured in 1882 U.S. Helmets/Hats so the classification of this

so the classification of this sword is not entirely clear

rear spine with ventilation shutter

the sword type was made the official officer’s sword of the Soviet Union during WW2

If you are collecting HJ knives the rarity and exceptional condition make this an incredibly desirable example

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle Serial No 179834 - Manufactured in 1882 U.S. Helmets/Hats so the classification of thisOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, its breach block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1884 The rifle is in excellent condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining. The Springfield Trapdoor rifle was 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. This is a real peach and well worth placing