SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 463491. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 32-1/2″ bbl square base front sight/bayonet lug and Buffington rear sight. Breechblock is dated 1884 with usual markings, lockplate also has standard markings. Is mounted in a one-piece walnut stock with “SWP/1889” Cartouche on the left side of the wrist. Forestock has two bands with spring keepers with the upper band having a stacking swivel and sling loop with corresponding sling wire in the front of the trigger guard. Original slotted button head ramrod with swell center is included. Although the Model 1884 rifle is one of the more common of the Trapdoor production, they are rarely found in unissued condition as is this one. Accompanied by an orig blued Trapdoor socket bayonet with orig steel scabbard with leather frog, brass “US” rosette and a brass hook hanger. CONDITION: Very fine+. Bbl, bands, trigger guard, buttplate, lockplate and hammer retain virtually all of their orig arsenal blue finish with brilliant case colors on the breach block, fading to gray on the top tang. Stock is sound with minor nicks & scratches, appears to have been lightly cleaned a long time ago. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Bayonet is crisp, retaining virtually all of its bright arsenal blue, with a few spots of rust. Scabbard retains traces of orig blue being mostly a light crusty rust. Frog is dry and crackled with light losses of finish. 4-39930 JR415 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2550	$2,300.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 463491. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 32-1/2″ bbl square base front sight/bayonet lug and Buffington rear sight. Breechblock is dated 1884 with usual markings, lockplate also has standard markings. Is mounted in a one-piece walnut stock with “SWP/1889” Cartouche on the left side of the wrist. Forestock has two bands with spring keepers with the upper band having a stacking swivel and sling loop with corresponding sling wire in the front of the trigger guard. Original slotted button head ramrod with swell center is included. Although the Model 1884 rifle is one of the more common of the Trapdoor production, they are rarely found in unissued condition as is this one. Accompanied by an orig blued Trapdoor socket bayonet with orig steel scabbard with leather frog, brass “US” rosette and a brass hook hanger. CONDITION: Very fine+. Bbl, bands, trigger guard, buttplate, lockplate and hammer retain virtually all of their orig arsenal blue finish with brilliant case colors on the breach block, fading to gray on the top tang. Stock is sound with minor nicks & scratches, appears to have been lightly cleaned a long time ago. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Bayonet is crisp, retaining virtually all of its bright arsenal blue, with a few spots of rust. Scabbard retains traces of orig blue being mostly a light crusty rust. Frog is dry and crackled with light losses of finish. 4-39930 JR415 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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