U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory
Guns International #: 100469598 Seller's Inventory #: 23380
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Springfield Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
Serial #447982, .45-70, 32 1/2" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is an 1885 dated rifle that has retained about 97-98% of the original blue on the barrel and receiver with some trace silvering at the muzzle and on the raised and exposed edges. The low-arch breechblock has much of the original bright color case-hardening remaining which mixes smoothly into a lightly freckled gray patina on the balance (even more of the original bright color case-hardening is present on the barrel tang). The ramrod, bands, and Buffington rear sight likewise retain most of their original blue finish with only some very minor silvering along a few of the edges. The mechanism is tight and functions flawlessly. The walnut stock has not been sanded and retains the original military oil finish with a crisp "SWP/1885" cartouche and scattered minor handling marks and bruises including some small chips to the sides of the ramrod channel just behind the nosecap. This is a splendid example of a U.S. Trapdoor rifle and is in hard-to-find excellent condition. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Spfld
Model: Trapdoor
Serial Number: 447982
Caliber Info: .45-70
Gauge Info: .45-70