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NEW JERSEY STATE MILITIA Antique US SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Rifle
Guns International #: 101760207 Seller's Inventory #: 215076
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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:
NEW JERSEY STATE MILITIA Antique US SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Rifle
“2nd SPRT. Co. N.J.S.M.”
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with N.J.S.M. Markings, made by the Springfield Armory. This rifle was manufactured in late 1888, around the end of the Indian Wars and just before the Wounded Knee massacre. 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 and used all the way through the mid-1890s, 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. Trapdoors continued to see use all the way through the Spanish American War.
The overall condition is very good. Excellent action. Bright, sharply rifled bore. This example sports a solid stock (average amount of handling). There is a sliver missing from the toe of the stock. The left buttstock and comb are stamped “2nd SPRT.Co/N.J.S.M.” followed by a rack number, indicating that this rifle was once owned by the New Jersey State Militia. Nice blue finish (the lock wears an old refinish). “1884” dated breech block.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .45-70 GOVT
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1695
#215076
SOLD
Antique: Yes