This is my 1884 Springfield .45-70 Trapdoor infantry rifle. This model has the Buffington rear sight which I find to be much more effective than the earlier rear sight. Pictured with it is a 1873 bayonet and scabbard. Adam would find it effective for turning the roadkill steaks on the barbecue.
The Trapdoors entered service with the US military in 1873 and were used during the Indian Wars in the American West. They were also issued to US Volunteer regiments during the Spanish-American War. Throughout their tenure, the Trapdoors received many minor as well as major modifications. The primary versions are the 1873, 1884 and 1888 models.
Jethro
