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Springfield Model 1884 .45-70 SN: 462747

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Springfield Model 1884 .45-70 SN: 462747
US military single shot rifle manufactured circa 1889-1890. Features 32" barrel, blade front sight, rear sight with elevator ladder marked "R", cleaning rod, sling swivels, stacking swivel, external hammer, straight gripped walnut stock, curved steel buttplate. Bore is very good/bright. Retains 90% blued finish with edge losses , minor scratches/rubs. Breech Block and barrel plug/tang are case colored, good with some handling loss.. Stock is very good condition with small dents & scratches. Breech block is dated 1884. Barrel marked over chamber "V / P / (eagle head)", "A", "P". Cartouche at stock wrist has initials "SWP" and dated 1889. "P" in circle in stock below lower tang. Buttplate marked "US" on forward top edge. Observed markings appear crisp with even depth. NRA Condition-Fine. Antique Firearm