Guns International #: 101379409
Seller's Inventory #: 190833

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - Antique

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Military Rifles - Antique

Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Infantry Rifle Chambered in the Original 45-70 GOVT with LEATHER SLING!

Description:
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Infantry Rifle

Chambered in the Original 45-70 GOVT with LEATHER SLING!

Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, made by the Springfield Armory. This rifle was manufactured in 1885, during the height of the Indian War and not long after the Custer massacre. After the Civil War, the War Department wanted a breech-loading rifle. To be specific, it wanted a breech-loading rifle that would chamber a self-primed, metallic cartridge. Amazingly, despite the adoption of the ill-fated Model 1882 Chaffee-Reese Bolt Action Magazine Rifle, new models of trapdoor rifles continued to be produced and used all the way through the mid-1890s, until finally, the Krag-Jorgensen was adopted. The U.S. continued to see unrest and conflict with the displaced Native Americans during this time, including the Wounded Knee Massacre on December 29th, 1890. Trapdoors continued to see use all the way through the Spanish American War.

The overall condition is Very Good Plus. The bore is shiny and the action strong. The refinished blue, and case-hardened trap door are quite handsome. The markings are clear. Leather sling is in fine shape.  

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 32-5/8 inches.

Caliber: .45-70 GOVT

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1200

#190833
 

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Antique: Yes