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Fine Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 .45-70 Guns International #: 100913439 Seller's Inventory #: 25211 Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1205 Total Number of Listings: 20216 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection. Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order. 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: Serial #347707, .45-70, 32 1/2" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is an exceptionally nice rifle that has retained 98% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel, lock, and furniture. The “1884" marked breechblock likewise retains nearly all of the original bright color case-hardening. The walnut stock has a crisp “SWP/1889" cartouche on the left side of the wrist and there are some scattered small handling marks and small surface blemishes throughout the original military oil finish (as seen in the photos). The mechanism is tight and functions flawlessly and the rifle comes with both an original ramrod and an original third type leather sling which has slightly dried leather that has crazed and flaked along the flex points but is still serviceable nevertheless. This is a simply excellent example of a later production Trapdoor rifle that has retained an unusually high degree of original finish and would make a handsome addition to any collection. Antique SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Spfld Model: Trapdoor Serial Number: 498435 Caliber Info: .45-70 Gauge Info: .45-70 |