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"U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with 1884 Upgrades (AL5283) Guns International #: 101579090 Seller's Inventory #: AL5283 Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Collectors Firearms Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07 First Name: E-commerce Last Name: Department State: Texas Zip: 77063 Country: United States Phone: (832) 360-1771 Fax: (713) 781-6407 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 9202 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover Description: " This Model 1879 trapdoor rifle was arsenal-upgraded during its use by the addition of the Buffington rear sight and the appropriate barrel band. The 32 5/8"" round 45 Government centerfire caliber (45-70) barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. All metal parts have approx. 95% blue with most of the loss on the buttplate. The breechblock has good case colors. The stock is fine with no chips or cracks, a strong SWP/1883 cartouche, and scattered issue dent and dings. The left butt has U S/8 stamped on it. It is circled by a leaf outline. The action functions correctly. This is a very nice 1883 Model 1879 with 1884 upgrades. It would fit any trapdoor collection. SOLD Antique: Yes |