Guns International #: 103189472
Seller's Inventory #: URF00208

Category - Springfield Armory Rifles - Antique Rifles - Single Shot

Category
Springfield Armory Rifles
Antique Rifles - Single Shot

Springfield US Model 1884 Rifle - 45-70 (Buffalo Soldier 25th Infantry)

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.
       -  ://npshistory/publications/spar/serial-nos.pdf

Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1888
Condition: Used

Price: $4,999.99