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![]() "U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ram-Rod Bayonet Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 (68506) Guns International #: 103591659 Seller's Inventory #: 68506 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: Collectors Firearms Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07 First Name: E-commerce Last Name: Department State: Texas Zip: 77063 Country: United States Phone: (713) 575-5814 Fax: (713) 781-6407 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 6867 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover Description: "Serial no. 526190. Manufactured late 1891 by Springfield Armory, chambered in .45-70 Government,32 ½"" round barrel. The bore is bright and shiny with strong, well-defined rifling noted throughout. The barrel is thinning to a brown/grey patina with traces of original blue remaining in protected areas. Factory markings on the breech and lock plate remain sharp and clearly legible. The stock is very good, showing minimal handling impressions with a faint cartouche noted. The Model 1888 represents the final evolution of the trapdoor rifle series, incorporating the integral ram-rod bayonet system prior to the adoption of modern repeating service rifles. The action is mechanically sound and functions correctly. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |