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U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, w/ramrod bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:NA
U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, w/ramrod bayonet
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, with ramrod bayonet, by Springfield, #318634, .45-70 cal., 32-1/2'' barrel, blue and case hardened finish, with 1890 cartouched walnut stock. This particular rifle was one of only 1003 converted to this configuration. (See page 111-112, ''Trapdoor Springfields'', by Waite & Earnest.) Condition is very good to about fine with even brown toning to barrel and darkening to case hardened components. Stock with mostly visible cartouche, oil darkening and light scuffs and scratches; rack marks to top of comb. Good action and fine bore. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (Antique)