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Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Cartridge

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Antique Rifles - Cartridge

US Springfield M1888 Trapdoor .45-70Gov. 32.62"Bbl Rare Round Rod Bayonet w/Buffington Sight

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.

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

Price: $1,399.00