Guns International #: 103189949
Seller's Inventory #: 545431

Category - Springfield Rifles - Antique - Military Rifles - Antique

Category
Springfield Rifles - Antique
Military Rifles - Antique

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1888 (BUFFALO SOLDIER 25TH INFANTRY) .45-70 GOVT

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 545431



- 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.

- Manufactured in the Spring of 1892.







Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Model: 1888 (BUFFALO SOLDIER 25TH INFANTRY)
Caliber Info: .45-70 GOVT
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 33 BARREL
Action: SINGLE SHOT
Finish: BATTLEWORN SILVER

Price: $3,999.99