SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 CADET RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 CADET RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 566552. Usual configuration with 29-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with Buffington rear sight. The breechblock is marked “1873” and the lockplate with usual markings. It has 1-pc stock with two bbl bands with sling & stacking swivels on the upper band and sling swivel on the last type 1-pc trigger guard. It has a button head ramrod. A flat leather sling with brass buckle and stud accompanies it. CONDITION: Bbl retains a plum/brown patina with scattered fine surface rust. Breechblock retains about 75-80% dark case colors and the lockplate about 70% strong blue. Stock, with the usual handling & use marks & dings, retains 60-70% orig finish. Good mechanics, strong bright bore. This was the last model of trapdoor rifle produced. Sling is fine. 4-54284 JR75 (700-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	431	$920.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 CADET RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 566552. Usual configuration with 29-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with Buffington rear sight. The breechblock is marked “1873” and the lockplate with usual markings. It has 1-pc stock with two bbl bands with sling & stacking swivels on the upper band and sling swivel on the last type 1-pc trigger guard. It has a button head ramrod. A flat leather sling with brass buckle and stud accompanies it. CONDITION: Bbl retains a plum/brown patina with scattered fine surface rust. Breechblock retains about 75-80% dark case colors and the lockplate about 70% strong blue. Stock, with the usual handling & use marks & dings, retains 60-70% orig finish. Good mechanics, strong bright bore. This was the last model of trapdoor rifle produced. Sling is fine. 4-54284 JR75 (700-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}