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US Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Cal .45-70 SN:551866

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,200.00 USD
US Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Cal .45-70 SN:551866
US Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Cal .45-70 SN:551866
Barrel measures 24", expertly cut down to a popular length for brush "buster" shooting, of the period. The US Government inspection cartouche dated 1888 and the breech lock is dated 1884. Fully functional sharp and clean
bore with a lot of good original bluing. The overall length is 43 1/2", case hardening on the breech block visible, spring lock markings intact with 3 click tumbler. US Military Regiment numbers indicate that this
firearm was once carried by the 22nd Regiment of the 3rd Corps. Indian style tacks on butt and forearm also indicate possible Cherokee Nation or another Native American owner of the period. An absolutely unique handsome
firearm overall.