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Springfield Trapdoor 1884 .45-70 SN: 475431

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 900.00 USD
Springfield Trapdoor 1884 .45-70 SN: 475431
Antique U.S. Military breechloading single-shot service rifle chambered in .45-70 Government, manufactured circa 1889. Features a blued & case hardened finish, 32 5/8" tapered barrel, pinned blade front sight, Buffington adjustable rear sight, steel cleaning rod, piling swivel, sling swivels, two barrel bands, serrated trigger, knurled hammer spur, and full-length straight grip walnut shoulder stock with "U.S." marked metal buttplate. Markings: Breechblock - "U.S./MODEL/1884". Barrel - "V/P/[Eagle Head]", "P", "R" & "A". Lock - "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" & "[eagle]/[arrows]". Rear Sight - "R". & Stock - circled script "P", "A14" & boxed "SWP/1889" cartouche. The barrel, barrel bands, cleaning rod, trigger guard and cam latch retain the majority of their bluing with the the balance turned to brown patina. The tang and breechblock show traces of case colors on the exterior with some vivid case colors present on the underside of the breechblock. The lock, hammer and buttplate show little remaining finish with scattered surface rust. Action is sound, the three land bore is excellent, markings are very good and the wood stock is very good. Condition is near NRA Fine. ***Antique Firearm***