SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal 45-70. SN 337832. Standard rifle with 32-5/8” bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, Buffington rear sight, mounted in a one-piece stock with two bands having stacking and sling swivels. It has smooth buttplate without trap, and there is a fine “SWP/1886” cartouche on the left wrist. It has its original slotted, button-head wiping rod. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 93-95% strong bright original blue with bayonet wear at the muzzle, a cleaned spot on the top about mid-point and a couple of chemical spots closer toward the chamber. Breechblock retains about 50% muted case colors on the outside, brilliant on the inside. Lockplate retains about 50% mottled blue. Stock is sound and retains most of its original finish with light handling and use marks with light wax coating. Bright shiny bore. 4-51577 JR854 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	836	$690.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal 45-70. SN 337832. Standard rifle with 32-5/8” bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, Buffington rear sight, mounted in a one-piece stock with two bands having stacking and sling swivels. It has smooth buttplate without trap, and there is a fine “SWP/1886” cartouche on the left wrist. It has its original slotted, button-head wiping rod. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 93-95% strong bright original blue with bayonet wear at the muzzle, a cleaned spot on the top about mid-point and a couple of chemical spots closer toward the chamber. Breechblock retains about 50% muted case colors on the outside, brilliant on the inside. Lockplate retains about 50% mottled blue. Stock is sound and retains most of its original finish with light handling and use marks with light wax coating. Bright shiny bore. 4-51577 JR854 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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