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c1888 mfr. Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 GOVT Rifle
Guns International #: 101916975 Seller's Inventory #: 217849
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique
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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.
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Description:
c1888 mfr. Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 GOVT Rifle
With U.S. BAYONET, Scabbard, U.S. Frog and RIA Sling
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, made by the Springfield Armory circa 1888. 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.
This example has a clear 1888 dated inspector cartouche with the initials “SWP”, for Master Armorer and Ordnance Inspector Samuel W. Porter. It is also marked above the wrist of the stock and on the comb with what appears to be unit/rack markings.
The overall condition is very good +. Nicely refinished. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The stock shows some use and remains in great shape.
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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$1600
#217849
SOLD
Antique: Yes