Guns International #: 103552787
Seller's Inventory #: 256041

Category - Springfield Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor

Category
Springfield Rifles - Antique
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor

“65th REG. S.N.Y.” Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1888 TRAPDOOR w/RAMROD BAYONET “SWP/1891” Samuel W. Porter Inspected Trapdoor

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“65th REG. S.N.Y.” Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1888 TRAPDOOR w/RAMROD BAYONET

“SWP/1891” Samuel W. Porter Inspected Trapdoor

Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle in .45-70 GOVT, made circa December of 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts. These were the last of the trapdoor rifles that were in use since the end of the American Civil War. It also marked the end of the black powder-era, single shot, big-bore, hammer-fired rifles in U.S. service. The U.S. government would adopt the Krag-Jorgensen in 30-40 Krag, a smokeless, small-bore, bolt action repeater. However, when the U.S. went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War in Cuba, many, if not a majority, of the state militia troops were still using the latest models of trapdoor rifle.

As mentioned, this military rifle was manufactured circa December of 1891, just a year after the famed Wounded Knee Massacre. The Wounded Knee Massacre, also known as the Battle of Wounded Knee, was a massacre of nearly three hundred Lakota Indians by soldiers of the United States Army. It occurred on December 29, 1890. By the time the massacre was over, more than 250 men, women and children of the Lakota had been killed and 51 were wounded (4 men and 47 women and children, some of whom died later); some estimates placed the number of dead as high as 300. Twenty-five soldiers also died and thirty-nine were wounded (six of the wounded later died). Twenty soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor.

This rifle is equipped with a ramrod bayonet and a highly adjustable and optimistic Buffington rear sight. The lock is marked with a federal eagle and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD”. Many state militias purchased these and used them long after they were out of use with the federal military. The left stock is clearly marked “SWP/1891,” indicating that this rifle was inspected by Samuel W. Porter, Master Armorer and Ordnance Inspector at the Springfield Armory.

The overall condition is very good. Original finish and patina throughout. The stock is good showing minimal handling wear. Cartouche on the left stock flat. The action is excellent. “65th REG. S.N.Y.” on the right buttstock. “F/64” is marked on the comb.  The bore is reflective with serviceable rifling.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 32-5/8 inches.

Caliber: .45-70 GOVT

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2100

#256041
 

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Antique: Yes