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SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

Cal. 45-70. S# 518976. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ Buffington rear sight. Lyman No. 26 ivory bead pinned blade replacement front sight. Case colored low arch breech block w/ 1884 date. Springfield marked lock w/ American Eagle. 2 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings that include trapdoor buttplate. Ramrod bayonet. Military leather sling on original swivels. Left ear of stock has crisp "SWP / 1891" cartouche. Toeline has clear circle "P" firing proof. CONDITION: bbl., action lock & fittings retain 70% dull lightly faded blue showing spots of freckling. Breech block & top tang show traces of case coloring. Original wood finish has worn age darkened appearance showing numerous scratches, dents & marks. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling showing sm. spots of light pitting near muzzle. (01-19461/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.