Guns International #: 101771335
Seller's Inventory #: 210360

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Cartridge

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Antique Rifles - Cartridge

Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 GOVT Caliber Rifle Chambered in the Original .45-70 GOVT

Description:
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 GOVT Caliber Rifle  

Chambered in the Original .45-70 GOVT

Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, made by the Springfield Armory. This rifle was manufactured in 1879, right in the midst of the Indian Wars. 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. The U.S. continued to see unrest and conflict with the displaced Native Americans during this time, including 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 fine. Strong action. Very nicely refinished. Vibrant blue and case colors. Bright bore with sharp rifling. The stock is in excellent shape. “1884” dated breech door. Cartouche remnants can be seen on the left wrist for Samuel W. Porter. A circle “P” is stamped on the stock just behind the trigger guard.

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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$1765

#210360
 

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Antique: Yes