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13th NY Inf. Springfield 1888 Trapdoor .45-70

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13th NY Inf. Springfield 1888 Trapdoor .45-70
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Sn: 531062. New York 13th Infantry Regiment issued rifle. Manufactured 1891. Single-Shot, breechblock Action. "Ramrod Bayonet". U.S. Military issue. Indian Wars, Spanish-American War era. 32.6" barrel with front blade, and correct "Buffington" rear sights stamped "R" for rifle. Hinged breechblock. This is the "1888" model with "Ramrod" integral bayonet/cleaning rod. Produced 1888-92. "V P Eagle" proof on barrel. Eagle/U.S. Springfield marked lock plate, barrel bands stamped "U". Breechblock stamped "U.S. Model 1884". Serial number on receiver. U.S. stamped hinged buttplate. one piece straight wrist shoulder stock, sling swivels, stacking swivel, "SWP/1891" cartouche on left wrist. (Samuel W. Porter) Feint "P" proof behind triggerguard. The right side of the buttstock is stamped in large letters "13. N.Y., the lower comb above the buttplate tang is stamped with the "8 NY 90 973". Bore is very good, with strong rifling. Breechblock locks up tight, hammer does not stay cocked (Mainspring) Lock plate has traces of blue the rest of the finish has turned a brown patina with age, scattered light pitting. Markings are clear. The stock has a cracked wrist forward of the trigger guard with a 2 1/2" chip out of the wood alongside the right tang.
NRA Condition-Fair. Antique Firearm.