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Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Rifle

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Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
U.S. Springfield Model 1884 trapdoor rifle chambered in .45-70. This is the 32" rifle version with fixed blade front sight and Buffington rear sight and with serial number 431280. The breech block is marked "U.S. MODEL 1884", the butt plate is marked "U.S.", the barrel bands "U" and there is a faint cartouche and circle P remaining on the sanded stock. Included is a period, "U.S." marked bayonet and U.S. marked scabbard. The metal has turned a black and brown patina. The lock plate inscription and eagle are distinct. The stock is in nice condition with very few marks. There are two small surface cracks just forward of the lock plate. The action functions as expected. Antique.

Condition: GOODVERYGOOD
Make: SPRINGFIELDARMS
Model: Trap Door
Year: 1884
Barrel Length: 32"
Serial #: 431280
Shotgun Gauge:
Caliber: .45-70
Year Range:
Serial Firearms: 431280