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Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with 13th New York Volunteer Infantry markings
Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with 13th New York Volunteer Infantry markings
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Guns International #: 101649105
Seller's Inventory #: 21-7548
Seller's Information
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please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone:
(423) 875-4868
Active Listings: 99
Total Listings: 1343
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with 13th New York Volunteer Infantry markings
Description:
At the end of the Civil War the U.S. government had in inventory over 1 million Springfield muzzle loading rifles that were in good shape, but completely obsolete. Rather than scrap all these good rifles and spend a large amount of money to design and produce a new weapon, the Ordnance Dept. was ordered to convert these rifles to a breech-loading arm. But due to the large number of guns involved this took many years and several models of converted rifles were developed in that time span. The Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle was the successor to the earlier Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle. It incorporated a notable number of improvements that were made between 1873 and 1879. One of these new features was a strengthened breech to handle the new 45-70-500 load which featured a heavier 500 grain bullet compared to the 405 grain bullet used in the older rifle. The designation of Model 1884 is somewhat nebulous. Many of the features associated with the model occurred before or after 1884. For example, the serrated trigger associated with the model was a change that occurred earlier in 1883. Another good example is the rear sight. The 1884 featured a new rear sight which had been designed by Lieutenant Colonel Adelbert R. Buffington of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. However the design of the new sight was not perfected until 1885. The new sight effectively became the 1884’s most identifying feature. It used a rack and pinion style windage adjustment. Unlike previous sights, the base itself was not used for any position other than “point blank”. The raised leaf had graduations from 200 to 1400 yards. Marksmen in general favored the new sight, however the general troops tended to dislike it, considering it an annoyance. The 1884 was originally issued with a conventional triangular socket bayonet, but many were eventually converted to accept the Model 1888 bayonet, a design intended to combine the cleaning rod and bayonet into a single unit. This had been attempted before by the Model 1880 bayonet but the retaining mechanism had proved problematic and the 1888’s design featured an improved retaining mechanism. It was introduced alongside the newer Model 1888 Trapdoor which was the final model of the Trapdoor line of rifles. The 1884 and 1888 continued to be used the American military even after the adoption of the Krag-Jorgensen rifle in 1892 (also being produced by Springfield) and saw limited use as late as the Spanish-American war of 1898. The example shown here is a rather unusual one as the right side of the butt is marked “574 13.N.Y.”. The 13th New York Voluntary Infantry was organized in 1861 and fought until mustered out of the service in 1863. Eventually, the rifle made its way back to the Springfield Arsenal waiting for its turn to be converted into a breechloading rifle. Eventually, it was transformed into a Model 1884 rifle. The rifle is in fairly good shape for its age and even retains its bayonet, in this case the later Model 1888. The bore exhibits minor pitting in a few spots but nothing serious. The rifling is still very visible even after all this time. The finish is mostly a patina. The stock has no cracks but there are few gouges in the wood, one on the right hand side of the butt and another on the left side of the forend near the front set of sling swivels. The rear sight is in great shape with clearly visible markings. The receiver also retains most of the markings. Only the “Springfield” on the right side plate exhibits some wear.
SOLD
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield Arsenal
Model: Model 1884 Trapdoor
Serial Number: 556648
Bore: Rifled
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Single-shot
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut
Butt Pad: Metal plate
LOP: 13.25 inches (336.55mm)
Finish: Patina
Sights: Adjustable ladder rear sight, blade front sight, sight radius 27.0 inches (685.8mm)
Description:
At the end of the Civil War the U.S. government had in inventory over 1 million Springfield muzzle loading rifles that were in good shape, but completely obsolete. Rather than scrap all these good rifles and spend a large amount of money to design and produce a new weapon, the Ordnance Dept. was ordered to convert these rifles to a breech-loading arm. But due to the large number of guns involved this took many years and several models of converted rifles were developed in that time span. The Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle was the successor to the earlier Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle. It incorporated a notable number of improvements that were made between 1873 and 1879. One of these new features was a strengthened breech to handle the new 45-70-500 load which featured a heavier 500 grain bullet compared to the 405 grain bullet used in the older rifle. The designation of Model 1884 is somewhat nebulous. Many of the features associated with the model occurred before or after 1884. For example, the serrated trigger associated with the model was a change that occurred earlier in 1883. Another good example is the rear sight. The 1884 featured a new rear sight which had been designed by Lieutenant Colonel Adelbert R. Buffington of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. However the design of the new sight was not perfected until 1885. The new sight effectively became the 1884’s most identifying feature. It used a rack and pinion style windage adjustment. Unlike previous sights, the base itself was not used for any position other than “point blank”. The raised leaf had graduations from 200 to 1400 yards. Marksmen in general favored the new sight, however the general troops tended to dislike it, considering it an annoyance. The 1884 was originally issued with a conventional triangular socket bayonet, but many were eventually converted to accept the Model 1888 bayonet, a design intended to combine the cleaning rod and bayonet into a single unit. This had been attempted before by the Model 1880 bayonet but the retaining mechanism had proved problematic and the 1888’s design featured an improved retaining mechanism. It was introduced alongside the newer Model 1888 Trapdoor which was the final model of the Trapdoor line of rifles. The 1884 and 1888 continued to be used the American military even after the adoption of the Krag-Jorgensen rifle in 1892 (also being produced by Springfield) and saw limited use as late as the Spanish-American war of 1898. The example shown here is a rather unusual one as the right side of the butt is marked “574 13.N.Y.”. The 13th New York Voluntary Infantry was organized in 1861 and fought until mustered out of the service in 1863. Eventually, the rifle made its way back to the Springfield Arsenal waiting for its turn to be converted into a breechloading rifle. Eventually, it was transformed into a Model 1884 rifle. The rifle is in fairly good shape for its age and even retains its bayonet, in this case the later Model 1888. The bore exhibits minor pitting in a few spots but nothing serious. The rifling is still very visible even after all this time. The finish is mostly a patina. The stock has no cracks but there are few gouges in the wood, one on the right hand side of the butt and another on the left side of the forend near the front set of sling swivels. The rear sight is in great shape with clearly visible markings. The receiver also retains most of the markings. Only the “Springfield” on the right side plate exhibits some wear.
SOLD
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield Arsenal
Model: Model 1884 Trapdoor
Serial Number: 556648
Bore: Rifled
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Single-shot
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut
Butt Pad: Metal plate
LOP: 13.25 inches (336.55mm)
Finish: Patina
Sights: Adjustable ladder rear sight, blade front sight, sight radius 27.0 inches (685.8mm)
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Guns International #: 101649105
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone:
(423) 875-4868
Active Listings: 99
Total Listings: 1343
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii. Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with 13th New York Volunteer Infantry markings
Description: At the end of the Civil War the U.S. government had in inventory over 1 million Springfield muzzle loading rifles that were in good shape, but completely obsolete. Rather than scrap all these good rifles and spend a large amount of money to design and produce a new weapon, the Ordnance Dept. was ordered to convert these rifles to a breech-loading arm. But due to the large number of guns involved this took many years and several models of converted rifles were developed in that time span. The Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle was the successor to the earlier Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle. It incorporated a notable number of improvements that were made between 1873 and 1879. One of these new features was a strengthened breech to handle the new 45-70-500 load which featured a heavier 500 grain bullet compared to the 405 grain bullet used in the older rifle. The designation of Model 1884 is somewhat nebulous. Many of the features associated with the model occurred before or after 1884. For example, the serrated trigger associated with the model was a change that occurred earlier in 1883. Another good example is the rear sight. The 1884 featured a new rear sight which had been designed by Lieutenant Colonel Adelbert R. Buffington of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. However the design of the new sight was not perfected until 1885. The new sight effectively became the 1884’s most identifying feature. It used a rack and pinion style windage adjustment. Unlike previous sights, the base itself was not used for any position other than “point blank”. The raised leaf had graduations from 200 to 1400 yards. Marksmen in general favored the new sight, however the general troops tended to dislike it, considering it an annoyance. The 1884 was originally issued with a conventional triangular socket bayonet, but many were eventually converted to accept the Model 1888 bayonet, a design intended to combine the cleaning rod and bayonet into a single unit. This had been attempted before by the Model 1880 bayonet but the retaining mechanism had proved problematic and the 1888’s design featured an improved retaining mechanism. It was introduced alongside the newer Model 1888 Trapdoor which was the final model of the Trapdoor line of rifles. The 1884 and 1888 continued to be used the American military even after the adoption of the Krag-Jorgensen rifle in 1892 (also being produced by Springfield) and saw limited use as late as the Spanish-American war of 1898. The example shown here is a rather unusual one as the right side of the butt is marked “574 13.N.Y.”. The 13th New York Voluntary Infantry was organized in 1861 and fought until mustered out of the service in 1863. Eventually, the rifle made its way back to the Springfield Arsenal waiting for its turn to be converted into a breechloading rifle. Eventually, it was transformed into a Model 1884 rifle. The rifle is in fairly good shape for its age and even retains its bayonet, in this case the later Model 1888. The bore exhibits minor pitting in a few spots but nothing serious. The rifling is still very visible even after all this time. The finish is mostly a patina. The stock has no cracks but there are few gouges in the wood, one on the right hand side of the butt and another on the left side of the forend near the front set of sling swivels. The rear sight is in great shape with clearly visible markings. The receiver also retains most of the markings. Only the “Springfield” on the right side plate exhibits some wear. SOLD Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government Manufacturer: Springfield Arsenal Model: Model 1884 Trapdoor Serial Number: 556648 Bore: Rifled Condition: Good Barrel Type: Round Action: Single-shot Triggers: Single Stock: Walnut Fore End: Walnut Butt Pad: Metal plate LOP: 13.25 inches (336.55mm) Finish: Patina Sights: Adjustable ladder rear sight, blade front sight, sight radius 27.0 inches (685.8mm) |
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Guns International #: 101649105
Seller's Inventory #: 21-7548
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone:
(423) 875-4868
Active Listings: 99
Total Listings: 1343
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with 13th New York Volunteer Infantry markings
Description:
At the end of the Civil War the U.S. government had in inventory over 1 million Springfield muzzle loading rifles that were in good shape, but completely obsolete. Rather than scrap all these good rifles and spend a large amount of money to design and produce a new weapon, the Ordnance Dept. was ordered to convert these rifles to a breech-loading arm. But due to the large number of guns involved this took many years and several models of converted rifles were developed in that time span. The Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle was the successor to the earlier Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle. It incorporated a notable number of improvements that were made between 1873 and 1879. One of these new features was a strengthened breech to handle the new 45-70-500 load which featured a heavier 500 grain bullet compared to the 405 grain bullet used in the older rifle. The designation of Model 1884 is somewhat nebulous. Many of the features associated with the model occurred before or after 1884. For example, the serrated trigger associated with the model was a change that occurred earlier in 1883. Another good example is the rear sight. The 1884 featured a new rear sight which had been designed by Lieutenant Colonel Adelbert R. Buffington of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. However the design of the new sight was not perfected until 1885. The new sight effectively became the 1884’s most identifying feature. It used a rack and pinion style windage adjustment. Unlike previous sights, the base itself was not used for any position other than “point blank”. The raised leaf had graduations from 200 to 1400 yards. Marksmen in general favored the new sight, however the general troops tended to dislike it, considering it an annoyance. The 1884 was originally issued with a conventional triangular socket bayonet, but many were eventually converted to accept the Model 1888 bayonet, a design intended to combine the cleaning rod and bayonet into a single unit. This had been attempted before by the Model 1880 bayonet but the retaining mechanism had proved problematic and the 1888’s design featured an improved retaining mechanism. It was introduced alongside the newer Model 1888 Trapdoor which was the final model of the Trapdoor line of rifles. The 1884 and 1888 continued to be used the American military even after the adoption of the Krag-Jorgensen rifle in 1892 (also being produced by Springfield) and saw limited use as late as the Spanish-American war of 1898. The example shown here is a rather unusual one as the right side of the butt is marked “574 13.N.Y.”. The 13th New York Voluntary Infantry was organized in 1861 and fought until mustered out of the service in 1863. Eventually, the rifle made its way back to the Springfield Arsenal waiting for its turn to be converted into a breechloading rifle. Eventually, it was transformed into a Model 1884 rifle. The rifle is in fairly good shape for its age and even retains its bayonet, in this case the later Model 1888. The bore exhibits minor pitting in a few spots but nothing serious. The rifling is still very visible even after all this time. The finish is mostly a patina. The stock has no cracks but there are few gouges in the wood, one on the right hand side of the butt and another on the left side of the forend near the front set of sling swivels. The rear sight is in great shape with clearly visible markings. The receiver also retains most of the markings. Only the “Springfield” on the right side plate exhibits some wear.
SOLD
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield Arsenal
Model: Model 1884 Trapdoor
Serial Number: 556648
Bore: Rifled
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Single-shot
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut
Butt Pad: Metal plate
LOP: 13.25 inches (336.55mm)
Finish: Patina
Sights: Adjustable ladder rear sight, blade front sight, sight radius 27.0 inches (685.8mm)
Description:
At the end of the Civil War the U.S. government had in inventory over 1 million Springfield muzzle loading rifles that were in good shape, but completely obsolete. Rather than scrap all these good rifles and spend a large amount of money to design and produce a new weapon, the Ordnance Dept. was ordered to convert these rifles to a breech-loading arm. But due to the large number of guns involved this took many years and several models of converted rifles were developed in that time span. The Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle was the successor to the earlier Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle. It incorporated a notable number of improvements that were made between 1873 and 1879. One of these new features was a strengthened breech to handle the new 45-70-500 load which featured a heavier 500 grain bullet compared to the 405 grain bullet used in the older rifle. The designation of Model 1884 is somewhat nebulous. Many of the features associated with the model occurred before or after 1884. For example, the serrated trigger associated with the model was a change that occurred earlier in 1883. Another good example is the rear sight. The 1884 featured a new rear sight which had been designed by Lieutenant Colonel Adelbert R. Buffington of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. However the design of the new sight was not perfected until 1885. The new sight effectively became the 1884’s most identifying feature. It used a rack and pinion style windage adjustment. Unlike previous sights, the base itself was not used for any position other than “point blank”. The raised leaf had graduations from 200 to 1400 yards. Marksmen in general favored the new sight, however the general troops tended to dislike it, considering it an annoyance. The 1884 was originally issued with a conventional triangular socket bayonet, but many were eventually converted to accept the Model 1888 bayonet, a design intended to combine the cleaning rod and bayonet into a single unit. This had been attempted before by the Model 1880 bayonet but the retaining mechanism had proved problematic and the 1888’s design featured an improved retaining mechanism. It was introduced alongside the newer Model 1888 Trapdoor which was the final model of the Trapdoor line of rifles. The 1884 and 1888 continued to be used the American military even after the adoption of the Krag-Jorgensen rifle in 1892 (also being produced by Springfield) and saw limited use as late as the Spanish-American war of 1898. The example shown here is a rather unusual one as the right side of the butt is marked “574 13.N.Y.”. The 13th New York Voluntary Infantry was organized in 1861 and fought until mustered out of the service in 1863. Eventually, the rifle made its way back to the Springfield Arsenal waiting for its turn to be converted into a breechloading rifle. Eventually, it was transformed into a Model 1884 rifle. The rifle is in fairly good shape for its age and even retains its bayonet, in this case the later Model 1888. The bore exhibits minor pitting in a few spots but nothing serious. The rifling is still very visible even after all this time. The finish is mostly a patina. The stock has no cracks but there are few gouges in the wood, one on the right hand side of the butt and another on the left side of the forend near the front set of sling swivels. The rear sight is in great shape with clearly visible markings. The receiver also retains most of the markings. Only the “Springfield” on the right side plate exhibits some wear.
SOLD
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield Arsenal
Model: Model 1884 Trapdoor
Serial Number: 556648
Bore: Rifled
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Single-shot
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut
Butt Pad: Metal plate
LOP: 13.25 inches (336.55mm)
Finish: Patina
Sights: Adjustable ladder rear sight, blade front sight, sight radius 27.0 inches (685.8mm)
Guns International #: 101649105
Seller's Inventory #: 21-7548
Guns International #: 101649105
Seller's Inventory #: 21-7548
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone:
(423) 875-4868
Active Listings: 99
Total Listings: 1343
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with 13th New York Volunteer Infantry markings
Description:
At the end of the Civil War the U.S. government had in inventory over 1 million Springfield muzzle loading rifles that were in good shape, but completely obsolete. Rather than scrap all these good rifles and spend a large amount of money to design and produce a new weapon, the Ordnance Dept. was ordered to convert these rifles to a breech-loading arm. But due to the large number of guns involved this took many years and several models of converted rifles were developed in that time span. The Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle was the successor to the earlier Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle. It incorporated a notable number of improvements that were made between 1873 and 1879. One of these new features was a strengthened breech to handle the new 45-70-500 load which featured a heavier 500 grain bullet compared to the 405 grain bullet used in the older rifle. The designation of Model 1884 is somewhat nebulous. Many of the features associated with the model occurred before or after 1884. For example, the serrated trigger associated with the model was a change that occurred earlier in 1883. Another good example is the rear sight. The 1884 featured a new rear sight which had been designed by Lieutenant Colonel Adelbert R. Buffington of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. However the design of the new sight was not perfected until 1885. The new sight effectively became the 1884’s most identifying feature. It used a rack and pinion style windage adjustment. Unlike previous sights, the base itself was not used for any position other than “point blank”. The raised leaf had graduations from 200 to 1400 yards. Marksmen in general favored the new sight, however the general troops tended to dislike it, considering it an annoyance. The 1884 was originally issued with a conventional triangular socket bayonet, but many were eventually converted to accept the Model 1888 bayonet, a design intended to combine the cleaning rod and bayonet into a single unit. This had been attempted before by the Model 1880 bayonet but the retaining mechanism had proved problematic and the 1888’s design featured an improved retaining mechanism. It was introduced alongside the newer Model 1888 Trapdoor which was the final model of the Trapdoor line of rifles. The 1884 and 1888 continued to be used the American military even after the adoption of the Krag-Jorgensen rifle in 1892 (also being produced by Springfield) and saw limited use as late as the Spanish-American war of 1898. The example shown here is a rather unusual one as the right side of the butt is marked “574 13.N.Y.”. The 13th New York Voluntary Infantry was organized in 1861 and fought until mustered out of the service in 1863. Eventually, the rifle made its way back to the Springfield Arsenal waiting for its turn to be converted into a breechloading rifle. Eventually, it was transformed into a Model 1884 rifle. The rifle is in fairly good shape for its age and even retains its bayonet, in this case the later Model 1888. The bore exhibits minor pitting in a few spots but nothing serious. The rifling is still very visible even after all this time. The finish is mostly a patina. The stock has no cracks but there are few gouges in the wood, one on the right hand side of the butt and another on the left side of the forend near the front set of sling swivels. The rear sight is in great shape with clearly visible markings. The receiver also retains most of the markings. Only the “Springfield” on the right side plate exhibits some wear.
SOLD
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield Arsenal
Model: Model 1884 Trapdoor
Serial Number: 556648
Bore: Rifled
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Single-shot
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut
Butt Pad: Metal plate
LOP: 13.25 inches (336.55mm)
Finish: Patina
Sights: Adjustable ladder rear sight, blade front sight, sight radius 27.0 inches (685.8mm)
Description:
At the end of the Civil War the U.S. government had in inventory over 1 million Springfield muzzle loading rifles that were in good shape, but completely obsolete. Rather than scrap all these good rifles and spend a large amount of money to design and produce a new weapon, the Ordnance Dept. was ordered to convert these rifles to a breech-loading arm. But due to the large number of guns involved this took many years and several models of converted rifles were developed in that time span. The Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle was the successor to the earlier Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle. It incorporated a notable number of improvements that were made between 1873 and 1879. One of these new features was a strengthened breech to handle the new 45-70-500 load which featured a heavier 500 grain bullet compared to the 405 grain bullet used in the older rifle. The designation of Model 1884 is somewhat nebulous. Many of the features associated with the model occurred before or after 1884. For example, the serrated trigger associated with the model was a change that occurred earlier in 1883. Another good example is the rear sight. The 1884 featured a new rear sight which had been designed by Lieutenant Colonel Adelbert R. Buffington of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. However the design of the new sight was not perfected until 1885. The new sight effectively became the 1884’s most identifying feature. It used a rack and pinion style windage adjustment. Unlike previous sights, the base itself was not used for any position other than “point blank”. The raised leaf had graduations from 200 to 1400 yards. Marksmen in general favored the new sight, however the general troops tended to dislike it, considering it an annoyance. The 1884 was originally issued with a conventional triangular socket bayonet, but many were eventually converted to accept the Model 1888 bayonet, a design intended to combine the cleaning rod and bayonet into a single unit. This had been attempted before by the Model 1880 bayonet but the retaining mechanism had proved problematic and the 1888’s design featured an improved retaining mechanism. It was introduced alongside the newer Model 1888 Trapdoor which was the final model of the Trapdoor line of rifles. The 1884 and 1888 continued to be used the American military even after the adoption of the Krag-Jorgensen rifle in 1892 (also being produced by Springfield) and saw limited use as late as the Spanish-American war of 1898. The example shown here is a rather unusual one as the right side of the butt is marked “574 13.N.Y.”. The 13th New York Voluntary Infantry was organized in 1861 and fought until mustered out of the service in 1863. Eventually, the rifle made its way back to the Springfield Arsenal waiting for its turn to be converted into a breechloading rifle. Eventually, it was transformed into a Model 1884 rifle. The rifle is in fairly good shape for its age and even retains its bayonet, in this case the later Model 1888. The bore exhibits minor pitting in a few spots but nothing serious. The rifling is still very visible even after all this time. The finish is mostly a patina. The stock has no cracks but there are few gouges in the wood, one on the right hand side of the butt and another on the left side of the forend near the front set of sling swivels. The rear sight is in great shape with clearly visible markings. The receiver also retains most of the markings. Only the “Springfield” on the right side plate exhibits some wear.
SOLD
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield Arsenal
Model: Model 1884 Trapdoor
Serial Number: 556648
Bore: Rifled
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Single-shot
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut
Butt Pad: Metal plate
LOP: 13.25 inches (336.55mm)
Finish: Patina
Sights: Adjustable ladder rear sight, blade front sight, sight radius 27.0 inches (685.8mm)
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