Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1888 .45-70 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle with Figured Stock and Excellent Bore, Serial No. 543336, Made in 1892 Price_$-030 - $50 and the cocking handle can

and the cocking handle can be moved back and forth

Hot gas leaking from the gap between the firing cylinder and the barrel would ignite this powder

with strong flame figure throughout and no major repairs observed

with patches for the 90th Division and 3rd Army of Occupation

It is marked on the bottom under the base plunger with:

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1888 .45-70 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle with Figured Stock and Excellent Bore, Serial No. 543336, Made in 1892 Price_$-030 - $50 and the cocking handle canOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1888 . 45 70 Government Round Rod Bayonet Rifle, serial number 543336, manufactured in 1892. It retains its integral round rod bayonet, Buffington rear sight, crisp SWP 1892 stock cartouche, excellent bright bore, and an especially attractive figured walnut stock with strong chatoyancy through the wrist and forward portion. This is an antique black powder firearm