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Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle, .45-70 with Sliding Ramrod Bayonet, #314780
Guns International #: 101874037 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Springfield Rifles - Military - Springfield Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Freedom1234
Member Since: 5/21/17
State: Texas
Zip: 77316
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 219
Total Number of Listings: 688
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, Cashiers Check, Money Order, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: This seller is a non FFL licensee and adheres to the ATF rule: “ A non-licensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of their own state or to a licensee in any state. Antiques excepted. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. Cost for shipping a handgun is $50.00”
Description:
Antique Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle, with Sliding Ramrod Bayonet, #314780, .45-70 Gov't. CF cal., 32-5/8'' round barrel, with block-blade front and windage-elevation adjustable Buffington rear sights, marked ''V/P/(eaglehead)/P'' and ''A'' at breech; trapdoor breechblock is marked ''US/Model/1884'' at hinge; flat lockplate has ''(spread-wing eagle)'' and ''U.S./Springfield'' under latch; steel fittings include loop trigger guard with front sling swivel, curved buttplate with hinged door opening to trap in butt for segmented rod (not present) and marked ''US'' at top screw, 2 spring-retained bands (top with stacking swivel), grooved trigger, integral nosecap and bayonet catch; oil-stained walnut fullstock has rectangular ''SWP'' (Master Armorer and Chief Inspector Samuel W. Porter) over ''1891'' cartouche at left wrist, a fancy encircled ''P'' on belly.
Classified by ATF as antique. Needs no C&R or FFL shipment or transfer.
Condition is very good, the barrel retains 90% age-toned blue, the balance smooth aged gunmetal. Stock is sound with scattered age and use marks, good cartouche, nice grain and color. Good edges and markings, strong and smooth action, brilliant bore with sharp rifling.
Zelle, cashiers check, money order, personal check or layaway accepted.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1888
Serial Number: 314780
Barrel Length: 32-5/8''
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very good
Wood Condition: very Good
Bore Condition: very Good
Barrels: 90%
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Trapdoor
Manufacture Date: 1891