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HIGH CONDITION SPRINGFIELD 1888 TRAPDOOR "ROD BAYONET" .45-70 RIFLE Guns International #: 100715087 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Single Shot Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: goodmanguns Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15 First Name: William Last Name: Goodman State: Montana Zip: 59715 Country: United States Phone: (406) 587-3131 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 70 Total Number of Listings: 4093 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order Description: ESPECIALLY NICE CONDITION 1888 TRAPDOOR "ROD BAYONET" .45-70 RIFLE, the last and considered the finest shooting of the Trapdoor line, this one has a sharp and clear 1891 dated cartouche with the corresponding circle P cartouche behind the trigger guard, this one is somewhat unusual as it has a receiver serial numbered in the 140XXX range which would put it at an 1880 production which indicates that the receiver (not including the breech block) was either a left over one or one from a salvaged rifle returned to the arsenal, the breech block correctly stamped 1884, correct Buffington rear sight, superior condition overall with excellent deep barrel blue, exc. blue on the trigger guard, faded dark case colors on the breech block and upper tang, exc. oil quenched blue/black color on hammer and lock plate, bright minty bore, exc. blue even on the barrel bands! correct swivels, excellent attractive reddish brown wood with some extra grain to the butt stock! A great example of one of the last of the Trapdoor line. These are still under priced superb quality Springfield built rifles! SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1888 Trapdoor Rod Bayonet Rifle Serial Number: 140XXX Caliber Info: 45-70 Condition: Excellent Barrels: 32 5/8