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Springfield M1888 Trapdoor .45-70 (1891) - Antique Guns International #: 103528498 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Military Rifles - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Mojave Coyote Company: Mojave Coyote Member Since: 3/7/26 First Name: Vladlen Last Name: Shlyk State: Nevada Zip: 89169 Country: United States Phone: (323) 974-4183 Number of Active Listings: 2 Total Number of Listings: 2 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: USPS money order About Us: Hello! My name is Vladlen, and I am a private seller and collector based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a deep passion for antique firearms. I am currently exploring the possibility of turning my hobby into a supplemental income. This allows me to invest in professional gunsmithing tools and gain the experience needed to bring historic pieces back to life. In a perfect world, I would keep every piece I find; I only sell items that I truly appreciate and would be proud to own myself. My goal is to build a stellar reputation through transparency and excellent service. I am always happy to provide additional information or detailed photos to ensure you have the best possible buying experience. Thank you for your interest! Description: For sale is a highly original U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor, serial number [524325 #]. Manufactured in 1891, this is the final "Ramrod Bayonet" evolution of the .45-70 Springfield. This rifle features stock Unit Rack Markings: "K 8 64" (Company K, 8th Regiment), likely from its service with the New York State National Guard during the Spanish-American War era. Condition & Specific Notes: Overall look: This rifle retaining 65% of it's original metal finish. Notably, the trigger guard has virtually "grown into" the  stock over the last 130 years. To preserve the integrity of the wood and avoid any risk of splintering or damage, I strongly advise against removing the trigger guard as it works as designed and featuring a correct serrated trigger Action & Safety: The lock is crisp and fully functional. There is some honest wear on the safety click (1st of 3), but it remains functional and holds safely as intended. Markings: Features the correct "SWP 1891" (Samuel W. Porter) inspector’s cartouche on the left side of the stock and the "Model 1884" stamped breechblock. Bore & Mechanics: The ramrod bayonet mechanism functions perfectly, and the Buffington rear sight is intact. The bore shows strong, near perfect rifling consistent with a well-maintained armory rifle. Summary: This is a good example of an original matching rifle for Indian Wars or Spanish-American War collection with a great potential for target shooting.  If you need more information or additional pictures, please, feel free reaching me via E-mail with your questions. Here is the video of me test firing this partiqular example: ://youtu.be/f0CV9fiAiG0 Specifications: Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: 1888 (Ramrod Bayonet) Caliber: .45-70 Government Manufacture Date: 1891 Classification: Antique (No FFL required in most states exept: New Jersey, New York, Illinois, District of Columbia (D.C.) Price: $950 + $60 flat rate shipping to lower 48 states Price: $950.00 Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: M1888 Serial Number: 524325 Barrel Length: 32.5 inch Bore: Near perfect Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: good Bore Condition: Near perfect Manufacture Date: 1891