U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SRC
Guns International #: 103607895 Seller's Inventory #: MR1780
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique

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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks



Description:
22 inch round barrel chambered in 45-70 caliber with a very good bore with strong 3 groove rifling and a small patch of minor oxidation. Sights include a pinned blade front and a "C" marked 1879 rear. Barrel is a a freckled gray patina with faint markings. Breech block is a dark gray-brown patina and is marked "U.S.Model 1884". Lockplate is also a freckled or mottled gray/brown patina with no visible markings. The walnut stock looks very good with some scattered dings and handling marks. A faint cartouche is present and dated 1887. There is also a “65 / U” with the stock "P" in a circle proof mark behind the trigger guard. There are no cleaning rods or shell extractor in the butt. Mechanically appears function well.. 

Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
 

Price: $1,525.00

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government