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Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Rifle 45-70

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Rifle 45-70
SN: 470361 US military single shot rifle manufactured circa 1889-1890. Features 32" barrel, blade front sight, rear sight with elevator ladder, cleaning rod, sling swivels, stacking swivel, external hammer, straight gripped walnut stock, curved steel buttplate. Bore is very good condition with few observed blemishes. Retains 85% blued finish with edge losses and some cleaned patina on triggerguard. Breech Block and barrel plug/tang are case colored, very good with fiery colors. Stock is very good condition with small dents & scratches. Breech block is dated 1884. Barrel marked over chamber "V / P / (eagle head)", "A", "P". Cartouche at stock wrist has initials "SWP" and dated 1889. "P" in circle in stock below lower tang. Buttplate marked "US" on forward top edge. Observed markings appear crisp with even depth. Includes very good condition US marked triangular cross section socket bayonet, with blued steel scabbard, with fair condition leather & brass frog. Condition is NRA Very Good (near Excellent) *** Antique Firearm *** [From the Jim Sigmon Collection]