Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 with Unit Marking - Serial No 511316 Martini-Henry Parts The Dublins also took part

The Dublins also took part in the capture of Jerusalem and in its subsequent defence from Ottoman counter-attack

The British hailed the privateer

the few we tested were

measuring 19" x 9" x 9" with a concealed document compartment on the underside of the lid

The hilt is slightly carved wood and the scabbard is of plain wood in the classic Kris style

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 with Unit Marking - Serial No 511316 Martini-Henry Parts The Dublins also took partOriginal Item: Only One available. The U. S. breech loading Springfield "trapdoor" rifle was introduced in 1873 in . 45 70 caliber. Basically it was the rifle the U. S. Army used to open the West and Springfield trapdoor carbines were used by Custer's Cavalry at the massacre at The Little Big Horn. This excellent example has the breech block marking: MODEL 1884 In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning