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![]() Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 GOVT INDIAN WARS w/BAYONET U.S. MILITARY Rifle with LEATHER SLING Guns International #: 102689315 Seller's Inventory #: 240482 Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1071 Total Number of Listings: 42532 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 M1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 GOVT INDIAN WARS w/BAYONET U.S. MILITARY Rifle with LEATHER SLING Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, manufactured by the Springfield Armory circa 1883-84. This rifle was manufactured nearing the end of the Indian Wars and just six years 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. The action is excellent. The bore is in very good condition with strong rifling. Faint cartouche and circle “P” on the stock. The stock is overall in very good condition and solid. The bayonet fits nicely and is in good shape, having been refinished. The sling is in great shape for the age. 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. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1800 #240482 SOLD Antique: Yes |