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Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 INDIAN WARS Rifle BAYONET U.S. MILITARY Rifle w/BAYONET & SHEATH
Guns International #: 102657404 Seller's Inventory #: 240478
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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Description:
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 INDIAN WARS Rifle BAYONET
U.S. MILITARY Rifle w/BAYONET & SHEATH
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, manufactured by the Springfield Armory circa March of 1889. This rifle was manufactured nearing the end of the Indian Wars and just over a year 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.
This example has a “S.W.P.” cartouche on the left stock, for Ordnance Inspector Samuel W. Porter.
The overall condition is very good+. Original finish. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is a faint cartouche on the left flat and a faint circle “P” by the trigger guard. Solid stock throughout. Bayonet fits a bit tight but is in otherwise good condition.
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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$1850
#240478
SOLD
Antique: Yes