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Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Military Rifle in 45-70
Guns International #: 101142580 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
State: Georgia
Zip: 30052
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 471-1432
Phone2: (678) 471-1432
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Number of Active Listings: 45
Total Number of Listings: 584
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
This is a very strong example of the Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70.. Condition-wise, it's a NICE ONE and remains in NRA Antique Excellent Condition with almost all of the original blue and case colors intact. The Model 1884 was one of the last versions in a long line of Trapdoor Models that date back to 1865 with the Allin Conversion of muzzleloading Model 1863 Springfields at the end of the Civil War. Its main improvements over the Model 1873 and 1879 Rifles are the Buffington rear sight and serrated trigger.
Historically speaking, these rifles were issued to regular US Army units during the early 1890's prior to the adoption of the bolt action Krag Jorgensen Service Rifle. No doubt, some saw service in the American West for a few short years leading up to the Krag Rifle. During the Spanish-American War in 1898, Model 1884's joined the fight in the hands of National Guard and volunteer units in Cuba and the Philippines at the turn of the 20th century. From there, these rifles saw additional usage in ROTC training and various civilian defense groups into WW2.
This particular rifle was manufactured at the end of the year 1889 with a serial number in the 460,000 range. Left side of the stock bears US Inspector Samuel W. Porter's cartouche dated 1889. Bottom of the stock has the Circle P Proof indicating that this rifle passed all government inspections. It has no National Guard unit markings. Overall it is in NRA Antique Excellent Condition with 95% Bright Original Blue Overall with the balance of loss mostly attributable to age rather than wear. There are 90% good discernable case colors on the breech and upper tang which have mellowed somewhat with age. The walnut stock is in Fine Plus Condition Overall with nearly all the original Springfield Red/Brown oil finish intact with just a few small dings and bruises from Government service. The Bore looks to be Excellent Plus...bright and shiny with strong lands and grooves and no pitting. An exception example of the Model 1884 Springfield.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
Model: 1884
Caliber Info: 45-70
Condition: NRA Antique Excellent