Springfield Armory Model 1884 U.S. "Trapdoor" Cadet Rifle

Springfield Armory Model 1884 U.S. "Trapdoor" Cadet Rifle

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Object Name
Rifle
rifle, trapdoor
Other Terms
Rifle; Firearms; Center Fire;.45 In; Rifled; 07; Sa
date made
1887
licensee
Allin, Erskine S.
maker
Springfield Armory
place made
United States
Measurements
overall: 49 3/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 126.365 cm x 5.715 cm
ID Number
AF.NM225
catalog number
NM225
accession number
319944
serial number
356965
subject
Firearms
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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