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US Springfield M1888 Trapdoor .45-70Gov. 32.62"Bbl Rare Round Rod Bayonet w/Buffington Sight
Guns International #: 103305264 Seller's Inventory #: 36476
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: New England Guns and Parts
Company: New England Guns & Parts
Member Since: 9/26/18
State: Massachusetts
Zip: 01747
Country: United States
Phone: (508) 381-0234
Fax: (508) 381-0236
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 148
Total Number of Listings: 7107
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Shipping costs based on shipping within the continental US. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii or US territories may require additional payment.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Check/Money Order (no personal checks), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Credit cards subject to 4% fee.
About Us: The buyer is responsible for obtaining the FFL for shipment. The buyer will insure the FFL is emailed or faxed to New England Guns and Parts in a timely manner. All of our guns are used unless otherwise stated.
Description:
Make: U.S. Springfield Armory (government contract)
Model: Marked "U.S. Model 1884" — matched to the Model 1888/1884 Trapdoor family (acceptance stamp dated 1890)
Finish: Original military finish — browned/blued metal with age-appropriate patina and wear
Caliber: .45-70 Government (standard for Trapdoor service rifles)
Action: Single-shot hinged “trapdoor” breechblock (spring-actuated)
Barrel Length: Approx. 32" (standard infantry rifle length)
Bore: Good — serviceable rifling
Stock Material: Walnut (original military stock)
Sights: Hooded front sight; Buffington adjustable rear sight (leaf and slider)
Features: Round-rod bayonet and lug, Samuel W. Porter acceptance/inspection cartouche (1890), period sling, original military fittings
Scope: None (original service configuration)
MFG Date: Second Quarter of 1891 per National Park Service records — accepted/inspected 1890 (marked by Samuel W. Porter)
Extras: Period sling, round-rod bayonet, Unit markings on right of stock
Condition: Mechanically sound, good bore, original finish with expected age wear — a very presentable example for collectors or re-enactors
Shipping Cost: $125.00
Tech: DH100725.1399
Please refer to the photos for the overall condition. FFL is NOT required.
A genuine piece of American service history — this M1888 Springfield Trapdoor (marked U.S. Model 1884, accepted 1890) is a handsome, mechanically sound example ready for a collector’s wall, period display, or living-history kit. Featuring the Buffington rear sight, hooded front, original round-rod bayonet, and period sling, it’s a complete, honest veteran with a good bore and crisp mechanics. Serial #510465 bears Inspector Samuel W. Porter’s 1890 cartouche, confirming its authenticity and military heritage. Chambered in .45-70 Government, it embodies the craftsmanship and character of America’s post-Civil War frontier arms. A historically solid, visually striking rifle — perfect for collectors, historians, or anyone who appreciates a true 19th-century Springfield classic.
Price: $1,399.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: US Springfield Armory
Model: M1888
Serial Number: 510465
Barrel Length: 32.625
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Action: Trapdoor external hammer
Sights: Buffington Rear, Hooded Front
Manufacture Date: 1891