Guns International #: 102681725
Seller's Inventory #: 240073
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Guns International #: 102681725
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 GOVT Rifle INDIAN WARS
WOUNDED KNEE ERA Single Shot U.S. MILITARY Rifle
Description: Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 GOVT Rifle INDIAN WARS WOUNDED KNEE ERA Single Shot U.S. MILITARY Rifle Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, manufactured by the Springfield Armory. This rifle was manufactured circa May of 1889, nearing the end of the Indian Wars and just a year and a half before the Wounded Knee massacre. After the Civil War, the War Department wanted a breech-loading rifle. To be specific, it wanted a breech-loading rifle that would chamber a self-primed, metallic cartridge. Amazingly, despite the adoption of the ill-fated Model 1882 Chaffee-Reese Bolt Action Magazine Rifle, new models of trapdoor rifles continued to be produced and used all the way through the mid-1890s, until finally, the Krag-Jorgensen was adopted. As white settlers moved into the Great Plains region, they battled the Plains Indian tribes in a series of conflicts known as the Sioux Wars, which lasted from 1854 to 1890. In 1875, the discovery of gold in the Black Hills region of South Dakota brought prospective miners into the area and onto the hunting grounds of the Sioux Indians. The US Army responded to the pleas of the white settlers and miners for protection against the Sioux, and the Great Sioux War of 1876-77 erupted. It was the last major conflict between the U.S. Army and the Sioux tribe. The U.S. continued to see unrest and conflict with the displaced Native Americans during this time, all the way through to the Wounded Knee Massacre on December 29th, 1890. Trapdoors continued to see use all the way through the Spanish American War. The overall condition is good. Original blue finish and case colors. The center of the lock has been cleaned and marked “138”. The number 77 has been stamped on the tail of the lock. The action is excellent. The bore is reflective with sharp rifling. The stock shows much use and remains solid. A partial “SWP” cartouche remains visible as well as the circle “P” on the stock. Cleaning rod absent. 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. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1400 #240073 Price: $1,400.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102681725
Seller's Inventory #: 240073
Guns International #: 102681725
Seller's Inventory #: 240073