ALTERED SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

ALTERED SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal 45-70. SN 564568. Usual configuration with 25-1/4” bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug which has been moved to its current location after alteration, Buffington rear sight in a walnut stock with 1893 cartouche. It has 2 bbl bands with stacking and sling swivels with a commensurately shortened ramrod. It has a smooth steel buttplate without trap and the number “203” on each side of the butt. CONDITION: Altered as noted. The bbl retains about 90% bright original blue, the breechblock retains 85-90% strong muted case colors. The nicely figured stock retains most of its original oil finish with minor handling and use marks. Bright shiny bore. 4-50592 JR84 (500-800)

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
	853	$747.00	ALTERED SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal 45-70. SN 564568. Usual configuration with 25-1/4” bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug which has been moved to its current location after alteration, Buffington rear sight in a walnut stock with 1893 cartouche. It has 2 bbl bands with stacking and sling swivels with a commensurately shortened ramrod. It has a smooth steel buttplate without trap and the number “203” on each side of the butt. CONDITION: Altered as noted. The bbl retains about 90% bright original blue, the breechblock retains 85-90% strong muted case colors. The nicely figured stock retains most of its original oil finish with minor handling and use marks. Bright shiny bore. 4-50592 JR84 (500-800) 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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