Guns International #: 101965722
Seller's Inventory #: 217988
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Guns International #: 101965722
Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
- Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
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Active Listings: 1484
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Rifle Indian Wars
With Unit Marked Butt Plate
Description: Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Rifle Indian Wars With Unit Marked Butt Plate Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, made by the Springfield Armory. This rifle was manufactured around the end of the Indian Wars and just 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. 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. This one has some old unit or rack markings on the butt plate tang. The overall condition is good. Original finish on the metal parts. Excellent action. Nice, sharply rifled bore. The stock is solid and still bears traces of the inspection markings, though covered by an old refinish. The ramrod is 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 $1695 #217988 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101965722
Seller's Inventory #: 217988
Guns International #: 101965722
Seller's Inventory #: 217988