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Springfield 1884 Trapdoor .45-70 SN: 296739

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 850.00 USD
Springfield 1884 Trapdoor .45-70 SN: 296739
Auction Only Available to USA Residents
US military single shot rifle manufactured circa 1885. Features 32" barrel, blade front sight, 1884 rear sight with elevator ladder, cleaning rod, sling swivels, stacking swivel, external hammer, straight gripped walnut stock, curved steel buttplate. Bore is very good condition with few observed blemishes. Metal surfaces show a silvery gray color, with brown tones throughout. Wood is good condition, appears lightly varnished, with scratches and shallow dents, repaired crack at tang, some shallow chips from edges next to triggerguard. Large "X" gouge to right side of butt. Breech block is dated 1873. Barrel marked over chamber "V / P / (eagle head)", "P". Cartouche at stock wrist is very thin. Observed markings appear eroded and thin, metal appears to have been cleaned and prepared for refinish. Condition is NRA Good++ (refinished) *** Antique Firearm ***