Left breech end of barrel marked with "V/P/eagle head" proofmarks, "US/MODEL/1884" marked low arch breechblock, American eagle with shield next to "U. S./SPRINGFIELD" on the lock plate, boxed script "SWP/1889" final inspection cartouche of Samuel W. Porter stamped on the left stock wrist, circled script "P" proof stamp behind the lower tang, blade front and Buffington ladder rear sight, two-piece trigger guard and trigger bar assembly, serrated trigger, iron cleaning rod, and smooth buttplate marked "US" on the heel.

Exceptionally fine, retains 90% original blue finish with some scattered light handling marks and a few areas thinning to a smooth gray and brown patina, and 85% plus vivid original case colors on the breech block and barrel tang. Stock is very fine with rich original oil finish, scattered light dents and handling marks, cracks visible on either side of the barrel tang, some small chips ahead of the trigger guard and toe, and defined edges overall. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle will proudly fill a necessary hole in any U.S. military firearms collection!