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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Sling

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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Sling
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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Sling

This is an excellent example of an original 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. The breechblock is marked "U.S./MODEL/1873". Pinned blade front sight and "R" marked Buffington rear sight. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the "V/P/Eagle head/P" proof and inspector marks, with an "A" on top. Blue finish with casehardened breechblock and upper tang. Three click tumbler, lower arch breechblock, early First Type carbine style two piece trigger guard and mounted with a one piece oil stained walnut stock with metal forend cap, two barrel bands, slotted button head cleaning rod with a swollen shaft and steel "U.S." marked buttplate without compartment. "SWP/1886" cartouche on the left wrist and circled script "P" and small "B" on the underside behind the lower tang. Comes with a brown leather sling. The sling is marked "ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/W.T.C.".

Manufacture: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1884
BBL: 32 5/8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 356448

Excellent. The rifle retains 95% original blue finish with some thinning on the barrel and minor flaking on the lock. The breechblock and receiver tang retain 90% plus original vivid case colors. The stock is also excellent some scattered minor dings and dents. The cartouche is sharp. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The sling is very good with some heavy wear and tight stitching.