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FINE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,375.00 USD Estimated At:2,750.00 - 3,250.00 USD
FINE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
SN 442346. Cal. 45-70. Standard Springfield with 32-5/8" bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and Buffington rear sight. Breech block has "1884" markings and lockplate standard markings with eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with crisp "SWP / 1889" cartouche on left wrist. Also has the circle "P" proof below the bottom tang. Right side of butt is stamped with a series of five numbers & letters. Stock is secured with two bands, the upper of which has stacking swivel & sling swivel, with corresponding sling swivel in front of the trigger guard. It also has an orig button head ramrod. While this model Trapdoor rifle was produced in substantial quantities they are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 98% crisp orig blue with light muzzle end wear, a couple of minor nicks and a few small scattered spots of discoloration; breech block retains about all of its brilliant orig case colors; lockplate, hammer & trigger guard retain about all of their bright orig factory finish; buttplate retains about 75% bright orig blue with wear on heel & toe. Stock has scattered nicks & bruises, a couple of small gouges with light handling & storage marks and overall retains virtually of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-47756 JR332