VERY RARE MODEL 1884 EXPERIMENTAL RAMROD BAYONET TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SN 311239. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 32-5/8″ rnd bbl, permanently attached front sight cover and Buffington rear sight with “R” on the blade. Breech block has standard “1873” markings. Lockplate & hammer retain dark oil hardened finish and have usual Springfield markings with an eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc uncheckered walnut stock with two bands, the front with both stacking & sling loop with corresponding sling loop on trigger guard. Left side of wrist has a legible “SWP / 1885” cartouche. Usual musket buttplate with trap containing broken shell extractor and multi-tool. Equipped with rnd, dimpled-end rod bayonet with experimental flat latch. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 1,000 of these rifles produced in 1884. These rifles were for test trials and according to referenced publication, widely distributed with few surviving. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95-97% strong orig blue with a couple of small scratches & dings and wear around the muzzle; breech block & top tang retain strong, moderately faded case colors; lockplate & hammer are a mottled blue/black; trigger guard & buttplate retain strong blue, slightly dulled on bottom tang and showing wear on the heel. Wood is sound with handling & use nicks, dings & scratches and shows a fine hand worn patina. Bayonet latch retains strong dark blue. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-54062 JR52 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1537

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1537	$8,625.00	VERY RARE MODEL 1884 EXPERIMENTAL RAMROD BAYONET TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 311239. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 32-5/8″ rnd bbl, permanently attached front sight cover and Buffington rear sight with “R” on the blade. Breech block has standard “1873” markings. Lockplate & hammer retain dark oil hardened finish and have usual Springfield markings with an eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc uncheckered walnut stock with two bands, the front with both stacking & sling loop with corresponding sling loop on trigger guard. Left side of wrist has a legible “SWP / 1885” cartouche. Usual musket buttplate with trap containing broken shell extractor and multi-tool. Equipped with rnd, dimpled-end rod bayonet with experimental flat latch. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 1,000 of these rifles produced in 1884. These rifles were for test trials and according to referenced publication, widely distributed with few surviving. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95-97% strong orig blue with a couple of small scratches & dings and wear around the muzzle; breech block & top tang retain strong, moderately faded case colors; lockplate & hammer are a mottled blue/black; trigger guard & buttplate retain strong blue, slightly dulled on bottom tang and showing wear on the heel. Wood is sound with handling & use nicks, dings & scratches and shows a fine hand worn patina. Bayonet latch retains strong dark blue. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-54062 JR52 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1537 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY RARE MODEL 1884 EXPERIMENTAL RAMROD BAYONET TRAPDOOR RIFLE.