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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle

This is an excellent example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle that was manufactured in 1886. The lock is marked with the eagle shield motif followed by "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" ahead of the hammer. It is fitted with the low arch breech block, marked "U.S./MODEL/1873". The left rear of the barrel is marked with the "V/P/Eagle head/P and A" proof marks on top and it has the standard blade front sight and Buffington rear sight. It is fitted with the full length walnut one-piece walnut stock with two barrel bands, button head cleaning rod and "U.S." marked buttplate without compartment. The left side of the stock has the boxed "SWP/1886" cartouche with a circled script "P" on the underside behind the trigger guard.

Manufacture: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1884
BBL: 32 1/2 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45/70 Govt.
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 357594

Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish overall with extremely minor edge wear. The markings are clear and sharp and the breech block and breech plug have 97% plus of their case colors overall. The stock is also in excellent condition with a nice original dark color overall showing minor handling marks and light scratches on the side of the butt with clear distinct cartouches and proofs. Mechanically excellent.