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INDIAN WARS Antique US Springfield Armory TRAPDOOR
Guns International #: 101097992 Seller's Inventory #: 6089
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
INDIAN WARS Antique US Springfield Armory TRAPDOOR
Large Bore, Single Shot, Long Range Rifle in 45-70 GOVT
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, made circa 1886 by Springfield Armory. After the Civil War, the War Department wanted a breech-loading rifle. To be specific, it wanted a breech-loading rifle that would chamber a self-primed, metallic cartridge. Amazingly, despite the adoption of the ill-fated Model 1882 Chaffee-Reese Bolt Action Magazine Rifle, new models of trapdoor rifles continued to be produced through the mid-1890s and used all the way through the Spanish American War in 1898, until finally, the Krag-Jorgensen was adopted. The U.S. continued to see unrest and conflict with the displaced Native Americans during this time, including the Wounded Knee Massacre on December 29th, 1890. They were sturdy, simple rifles, with plenty of range and power.
This specimen is one of the early production of the Model 1884, featuring a “U.S./MODEL/1884” marked breech. The lock is marked with a federal eagle next to “U.S./SPRINGFIELD”. One of the distinctive features of this model was the highly adjustable, long-range rear sight, called a Buffington rear sight. The front sight is a fine blade, making this sighting combination very effective at long distances. This model was also designed to handle the larger 45-70-500 cartridge, with a 500-grain bullet, versus the 45-70-405 of earlier models of the trapdoor. The lock is marked “Eagle/U.S./Springfield”. The left side of the barrel bears the “V/P/Eagle head” proof marks.
The overall condition is very good. Good blue finish remains. The markings are clear and legible. The bore is clear and bright with strong rifling. The stock is in good shape. The action on this rifle is excellent. Cleaning rod is absent.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$875
#6089
SOLD
Antique: Yes