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Lot 1132: U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle Dated 1887

Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle Dated 1887

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Lot 1132: U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle Dated 1887

Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle Dated 1887

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle Dated 1887

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1884
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3515
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 95
Class: Antique
Description:

This is an excellent 1887 production Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the "V/P/eagle head", with a "P" below the marking and an "A" on the top of the barrel. The top of the breech block is marked "US/MODEL/1884". The lock is the correct, late three click tumbler version that is marked with the American Eagle and "U.S./ SPRINGFIELD". It is fitted with a two-piece trigger guard bow and plate; the late style buttplate without a trap, and long range Buffington rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation with a blade front sight. The stock is the correct full length version that is stamped with a boxed, script "SWP/1887" cartouche on the left wrist and a circled script "P" behind the detachable metal pistol grip. The rifle is complete with an original cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% of the original blue finish remaining overall with the breech end of the barrel just starting to brown out around the rear sight area. The breech block retains 95% of its vivid original case colors with a lever rub mark on the firing pin housing hump. The stock is also in excellent condition with a really nice medium brown oil finish overall, showing some minor handling marks on the sides of the forearm area with some light scratches on the underside and rear area of the buttstock. The cartouche and firing proof are crisp and sharp. Mechanically fine.



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