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Springfield model 1884 Trapdoor rifle, .45-70 caliber, showing Buffington rear sight, serial #4686

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:625.00 USD
Springfield model 1884 Trapdoor rifle, .45-70  caliber, showing Buffington rear sight, serial  #4686
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Springfield model 1884 Trapdoor rifle, .45-70 caliber, showing Buffington rear sight, serial #468693. Cartouched 1889. The rifle remains in fine to near excellent original condition showing 95-98% original blue and case hardened finishes, just darkening slightly, with a coating of dried grease and oil that may clean. The stock is also fine to excellent with a few minor scratches and marks and no losses along the cleaning rod channel. The rifle is equipped with an arsenal provided sight cover and cleaning rod. The action is crisp, the bore excellent. Would improve with removal of dried oil. With bayonet, scabbard, and leather frog, also in fine condition. Est: $1,250 - $2,500