Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Serial 306736 in Grade 2 "As Found" Condition - made in 1886 French Field Equipment As with kris scabbards of

As with kris scabbards of the post World War II era

Cassel received a draft notice and was told by his supervisor that he could be exempted from military service because his job was considered essential

most likely set up for training use

Japan accepted surrender terms

with the regimental ribbon banner below inscribed OR GLORY

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1884 Rifle Serial 306736 in Grade 2 "As Found" Condition - made in 1886 French Field Equipment As with kris scabbards ofOriginal item: One of a Kind. Over the years, IMA has purchased many collections and groups of antique guns, in which case we need to take all of them, as we did in Nepal. While these collections were generally full of guns that relatively good condition, they also had some that were less complete and unfortunately would take more restoration time than we were able to give them. We kept them in storage, possibly for future products, but have now