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Lot 3319:Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3319:Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,100 - $1,600

A) U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1888 Rod Bayonet Trapdoor Rifle

Buffington rear sight, ramrod bayonet, and smooth buttplate with trapdoor. "V P eagle head P" proof and inspection marks on barrel with "I" on top at breech, "US / MODEL / 1884" marked breechblock, and Eagle/Shield motif next to "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" on the lock. Oiled stock has a circle "P" proof, a boxed "SWP" cartouche (illegible date), "I / 59" stamped on the comb, "71 / 661" stamped on the right side of the buttstock and "JACK" in a banner period carved on the left side of the buttstock.

ConditionGood. The rifle retains an area of original blue finish from the muzzle to the first band, otherwise scattered traces of blue with the balance a smooth dark patina overall with even minor spotting and pitting. The lock plate has a mottled brown-gray patina. The breechblock retains traces of original case colors. The stock is good with some minor dings and scratches.

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1888-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45/70

Barrel32 5/8 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page227

B) U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle

Buffington rear sight, with "V, P, eagle head and P" proof and inspection marks on the left rear barrel side with "A" on top. Standard eagle/shield next to "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" marking on lock plate and breechblock marked "US / MODEL / 1884". Complete with cleaning rod and leather sling.

ConditionGood. The rifle retains some scattered traces of original blue finish with the balance a smooth dark patina overall. The breechblock retains traces of original case colors. The refinished stock has some minor dings and scratches.