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Category - Springfield Armory Rifles - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor

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Springfield Armory Rifles
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor

1884 Springfield Armory Trapdoor Rifle, 45-70 Government Cartridge. Trades Welcome.

Description:

The model 1884 traces its roots back to the design of the Springfield 1873. The model 1884 incorporated a significant number of improvements that had been made between 1878 and 1879. It also featured a serrated trigger that had been incorporated into the Springfield rifle design in 1883.
The Buffington rear sight raised on a model 1884
Model 1884 lock work
The most dramatic change to the rifle design, which is often considered to be the identifying feature of the model 1884, was a new rear sight which had been designed by Lieutenant Colonel Adelbert R. Buffington of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. This sight however was not perfected until 1885.
The principal feature of this new sight was a rack and pinion style windage adjustment. Unlike previous sights, the base was not used for any position other than point blank. The raised leaf had graduations from 200 to 1,400 yd (180 to 1,280 m). A new barrel band was also designed to accommodate this new sight so that it could lie flat in the point blank position.[1]
Marksmen generally favored the new sight, but general troops were less enthusiastic about it and often considered it to be an annoyance.
This rifle remains in very good serviceable condition, A great vintage hunter or a range toy as well as a great addition to any US Military Arms collection.
Antique arms are not subject to ATF transfers and may be shipped direct in most free states.
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Ten Below Firearms is a Veteran owned and operated business. We specialize in out of production models of high quality firearms.
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We love to ship!  We ship to all states where legal, just give us a call! Handguns normally ship for $35 and Long guns for $50 and up for extra length long guns. That's 2-3 day USPS Priority shipping, Delivery conformation and with tracking number. Optional Postal insurance is additional $1.85 per $100 and highly recommended. We are OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY FOR IN PERSON VISITS, We trade, sometimes.
All payments sent via USPS Priority mail must be received within FIVE DAYS of date of purchase or item will be relisted for sale. **PROPS MAY BE USED FOR PHOTOS, PROPS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE OF THIS FIREARM** Thank you!

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Price: $1,765.00

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
Model: 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
Serial Number: 218505
Barrel Length: 32.6 inch
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Good
Action: Hinged Breechlock
Triggers: SA
Butt Pad: Steel
Finish: Parkerized
Sights: Ladder
Item Location: Mn