Low-arch breechblock, marked "US / MODEL / 1884", with the eagle/shield motif next to "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" on the lock plate. Blade front and Buffington rear sights, with "V / P / eagle head / P" on the upper left and "I" on top. Smooth straight grip stock, with two "U" marked barrel bands, "U.S." marked buttplate, and cleaning rod. A SWP/1890 boxed cartouche is stamped on the left side of the stock with a circled "P" behind the trigger guard.

Fine. The rifle retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The breechblock and upper tang retain 30% original case colors with the balance a mottled gray patina. The stacking swivel has been altered. The stock is fine with some minor dings, pressure dents, and scratches, with a series of pressure dents behind the rear barrel band (right side).

The 1863 dated lock plate has the standard eagle/shield and "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" markings with the breechblock dated 1870 with the eagle head/cross arrows over "US". Matching number on barrel and receiver. Blade front sight/bayonet lug and ladder rear sight, with sling swivels, two barrel bands, iron ramrod and two faint cartouches on the left stock flat.

Very good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned some time ago and are now aging again. The stock is also very good with the exception of a few minor gouges on the left side opposite lock, and some minor dings and scratches, along with some chipping along the ramrod channel. Mechanically excellent.