{"product_id":"original-u-s-museum-grade-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-rifle-with-standard-ram-rod-made-in-1889-serial-465375","title":"Original U.S. Museum Grade Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1889 - Serial 465375","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. \"Museum Grade\" is not a term that we use often at all, so we do not use it lightly. However there is no better description for the condition of this rifle. It is the best example we have ever seen of a Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle, and looks to possibly be completely unissued. It's like we reached back in time and snatched it straight from the arsenal. We received this out of an old collection that was exceptionally well curated, as well as well protected from the elements, which has allowed us to offer this fantastic example, just as we received it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic unissued example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breech block is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eU.S.\u003cbr\u003eMODEL\u003cbr\u003e1884\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was designed, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. However, it was not fitted to all rifles, and not usually seen until at least 1886. It was finally replaced in 1892 with the .30-40 caliber Krag bolt action magazine rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel 1884 rifles saw service in the Spanish American War. The regular army was issued the new Krag rifles and the guard units received the trapdoor. There are a number of stereopticon pictures that show guard units armed with of 1884 rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in unissued condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government caliber, Serial # \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e401635\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which indicates production in approximately \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 1889\u003c\/strong\u003e, per U.S. Government records. The left side of the stock bears a crisp \"boxed\" government inspector \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSWP \/ 18\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e89\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e cartouche, for inspection during the same year. It features a standard ramrod, and was not later updated to the \"1888\" pattern. The rifle has the model 1884 serrated trigger and \"improved\" Buffington sight fitted, along with the correct lower barrel band. However, the stock is in the 1873 configuration, with the standard ramrod and two part trigger guard, which is correct for this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original finish on the rifle is preserved at nearly 100%, with the original bluing strong on all components except for the breech block, which is case colored, and retains that finish almost perfectly as well. There is little to no wear of any kind we can see on the metalwork, except for just a bit of scuffing on the latch for the breech block. The stock is fantastic, still FULLY proud over the lock plate and displaying crisp inspection cartouches. There is no wear from service we can see, just some small dents and dings from storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore is in true MINT condition, showing a mirror bright finish with crisp lands and grooves, and no signs of wear or cleaning. We can still even see the cutting marks in the grooves, so this rifle does not look to have seen any use in firing after the proof testing at Springfield! The breech block has an intact freely moving firing pin and moves correctly, locking closed when returned to battery. The extractor still present and functional as is the ejector, though we have not tested them with real brass. The rear sight is present and fully intact, flipping up correctly, though at present we cannot move the range or windage adjustments, as the original arsenal grease has dried out. We did not make any attempts to free it to avoid any possible damage to the finish or sight. The original cleaning rod is in great condition, still complete with the cleaning jag on the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe both barrel bands are \u003cstrong\u003eU\u003c\/strong\u003e marked, and the butt plate tang is marked with the correct \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp, along with what may be some regiment markings. Metal finish is the best we have ever seen, looking much like it did when it was made. Center fire breechloader, .45 cal., two bands, two sling swivels with stacking swivel, \u003cb\u003eBuffington sight\u003c\/b\u003e, with standard ramrod. Lock is marked with a \u003cstrong\u003eFederal Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e to the left of \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ SPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating that it was manufactured at the \u003cem\u003eUnited States Armory and Arsenal at Springfield\u003c\/em\u003e, in Springfield, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant script SWP belongs to Samuel W. Porter, who was the Master Armorer and Chief Inspector of Springfield Armory from 15 September 1879 to 18 June 1894. A crisp stylized \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e in a circle under the wrist of the stock indicates that the rifle passed all of its overpressure proof testing. Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a capital \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e on top; and a \u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e over a \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e over an \u003cstrong\u003eeagle's head\u003c\/strong\u003e over another \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side just above the stock. The upper right corner of the Buffington sight leaf is marked \u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e to indicate that the sight graduations are for a rifle and not a carbine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great chance to pick up a truly magnificent \"Museum Grade\" Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle, much as it was when first issued. We do not expect to have another like this anytime in the near future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1889\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .45-70 Government\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 32 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 52 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Hinged Breechblock with side action lock.\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44839496908869,"sku":"ONJR25NOHG02","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25NOHG02.jpg?v=1775070313","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-museum-grade-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-rifle-with-standard-ram-rod-made-in-1889-serial-465375","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}