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Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1888 “TRAPDOOR” Rifle with RAMROD BAYONET STEVEN W. PORTER Inspected Trapdoor
Guns International #: 102461876 Seller's Inventory #: 228237
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.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1888 “TRAPDOOR” Rifle with RAMROD BAYONET
STEVEN W. PORTER Inspected Trapdoor
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle in .45-70 GOVT, made circa 1893 in Springfield, Massachusetts. These were the last of the trapdoor rifles that were in use since the end of the American Civil War. It also marked the end of the black powder-era, single shot, big-bore, hammer-fired rifles in U.S. service. The U.S. government would adopt the Krag-Jorgensen in 30-40 Krag, a smokeless, small-bore, bolt action repeater. However, when the U.S. went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War in Cuba, many, if not a majority, of the state militia troops were still using the latest models of trapdoor rifle.
This rifle is equipped with a ramrod bayonet and a highly adjustable and optimistic Buffington rear sight. The breech block is marked “US MODEL 1884”, though the Model 1888 is its own distinct variant. The lock is marked with a federal eagle and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD”. Many state militias purchased these and used them long after they were out of use with the federal military. The left stock is clearly marked SWP/1893, indicating that this rifle was inspected by Steven W. Porter, Master Armorer and Ordnance Inspector at the Springfield Armory.
The overall condition is good. Excellent action. Bright bore. Very good stock, remains solid with less than average wear. The markings are sharp. “1893” dated cartouche is present on the left wrist. This example has been nicely refinished. A “circle/P” is stamped on the bottom of the buttstock.
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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$2000
#228237
SOLD
Antique: Yes