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/1888" 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. Provenance: The NRA Whittington Center Collection

Exceptionally fine, retains 85% original blue finish with some scattered light handling marks and a few areas thinning to a smooth brown patina, and 90% plus vivid original case colors on the breech block and barrel tang. Stock is very fine with scattered light dents and handling marks, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle will proudly fill a necessary hole in any U.S. Military firearms collection!