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Springfield M.1884 Trapdoor Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:225.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Springfield M.1884 Trapdoor Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Springfield Armory Model 1884 Trapdoor Single Shot Rifle, #421219, .45-70 cal., 32-1/2'' barrel, blue and case hardened finish, walnut stock, with 1184 Buffington rear sight, two-piece front sight, and 2nd style ramrod. Marked ''U.S.'' on buttplate tang, with no cartouche visible on stock which is marked in paint ''5/77/MASS''. Mfg'd 1888. Condition is good as arsenal refinished. Finish has turned a pleasing brown overall with some surface corrosion remaining. Stock is very good as sanded and refinished. Action is tight, bore is very good with strong rifling and some corrosion mostly near the muzzle which should clean. Est.: $450-$600. (Antique)