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SPRINGFIELD 1884 RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD 1884 RIFLE.
Cal. 45-70. S# 370556. Bbl. 32" marked on top left over chamber "eagle VP" proofs. Marked on top of chamber w/ "A". Buffington rear sight graduated to 1400 yds. Marked "R" on top right corner. Blade front sight. Low arch breech block marked "US MODEL 1884". Flat lock plate marked w/ "eagle U.S. SPRINGFIELD". 3 click tumbler. Walnut stock. Acceptance mark has been obscured by arsenal rework finish. "US" marked buttplate. Correct ramrod is present. CONDITION: stock has moderate wear w/ numerous handling marks. Approx. 1" crack on left side of breech block tang. Numerous sm. missing chips around breech block tang. Metal turning gray w/ patina w/ light oxidation. Bbl. has notable sm. dents ahead of lower band. Bore turning dark w/ extensive pitting throughout. (01-23339/RW). ANTIQUE. $300-500.