Excellent Original U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle 45-70
Guns International #: 100523270 Seller's Inventory #: 28105
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique
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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. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Here is one of the nicest Trapdoors we have ever listed. Serial #406106, .45-70, 32 1/2” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is an 1888 dated rifle that has retained 95-97% of the original blue finish on the barrel, receiver, and lock with some very mild fading at the muzzle and on some of the raised and exposed edges. The low-arch breechblock has likewise retained nearly all of the original vivid color case-hardening with very little fading or wear. The ramrod, bands, and rear sight also retain their original blue finish with a few scattered tiny spots of plum-brown patina visible. The mechanism is tight and functions flawlessly. The walnut stock has not been sanded and has a crisp “SWP/1888” cartouche with minor handling marks and bruises scattered throughout the original military oil finish, mostly along the underside of the forend and belly of the buttstock. This is a wonderful example of a later production U.S. Trapdoor rifle with a hard-to-find level of original remaining on both the metal and wood. The rifle is in excellent overall condition and would make a stellar addition to any collection of American military rifles. Antique
SOLD
Manufacturer: Spfld
Model: Trapdoor
Serial Number: 406106
Caliber Info: .45-70
Gauge Info: .45-70