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Springfield US Model 1884 Rifle - 45-70 (Buffalo Soldier 25th Infantry)
Guns International #: 103189472 Seller's Inventory #: URF00208
Category: Springfield Armory Rifles - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: HighbyOutdoors
Member Since: 2/17/25
First Name: Matt
Last Name: Highby
State: Nebraska
Zip: 69162
Country: United States
Phone: (308) 203-1155
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
- A model 1888 Springfield trapdoor in the caliber 45-70 govt.
- This model is a 1884, but is categorized as a model 1888. This is because of different modifications they made to the gun. The modifications include a serrated trigger, an original ramrod bayonet, an original Buffington rear sight, and an improvement to the trapdoor.
- Has ramrod bayonet included.
- Has Buffington rear sigh attached.
- Gun has "25th" stamped on the butt plate. This indicates it was issued to the 25th infantry of the Buffalo Soldiers. The 1884 Springfields were primarily used by the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. The guns were primarily issued to the reserve and second-line forces. These guns were used in the American-Indian War, Spanish-American War, and Philippine-American War. Based on the serial and date it was manufactured; this gun was sent into the Spanish American war with the Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th infantry.
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- Manufactured in the Spring of 1892.
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Price: $4,999.99
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1888
Condition: Used