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SPRINGFIELD 1884/88 TRAPDOOR WITH RAMROD BAYONET

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD 1884/88 TRAPDOOR WITH RAMROD BAYONET
SERIAL NUMBER: 545365. BARREL: 32-1/2". CALIBER: .45-70. MANUFACTURED: 1892. Standard "V/P/(eagles head)/P" markings on the chamber area. "U.S./MODEL/1884" marked on the breech block. Standard Springfield marks on the lock plate. Boxed "SWP/1892" cartouche on the left side of the tang. Circled "P" firing proof on the wrist. Blade front sight and "R" marked Buffington rear ladder. Original blued finish. Stock has been lightly sanded and oiled. "US" marked on the top of the butt plate, which has a trapdoor for a cleaning kit (not present). Typical ramrod bayonet. CONDITION: Metal is good overall, forming an even brown patina throughout. Stock has minor handling marks, scrapes and scratches. Bore is frosted with good overall rifling. Tight hammer. Firing pin is present, but appears to be stuck. ANTIQUE