The server has not detected any activity for the last 3 hours.
For your security, your session will expire in 2 minutes and you will be redirected to the Sign In page.
Would you like to stay signed in?
Guns International #: 103022850
Seller's Inventory #: 247329
|
Click Photo to Enlarge
|
Guns International #: 103022850
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 GOVT Rifle WOUNDED KNEE
Made Two Years Prior to the WOUNDED KNEE MASSACRE
Description: Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1884 “TRAPDOOR” .45-70 GOVT Rifle WOUNDED KNEE Made Two Years Prior to the WOUNDED KNEE MASSACRE Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, manufactured by the Springfield Armory. This rifle was manufactured in September of 1888, around the end of the Indian Wars and two years before the Wounded Knee 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 good. Excellent action. Bright bore. The stock is solid throughout and has been re-oiled. Markings are legible. This example has an illegible dated (likely 1888) inspector cartouche with the initials “SWP”, for Master Armorer and Ordnance Inspector Samuel W. Porter. 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. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1500 #247329 Price: $1,500.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103022850
Seller's Inventory #: 247329
Guns International #: 103022850
Seller's Inventory #: 247329
Guns International #: 103022850
Seller's Inventory #: 247329
to Favorites