{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1873-84-rifle-with-standard-ramrod-made-in-1890-serial-no-482926","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873\/84 Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1890 - Serial No 482926","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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. The breech block is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eU.S.\u003cbr\u003e MODEL\u003cbr\u003e 1873\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. 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. However, the switch to the round rod bayonet model 1884 was not instantaneous, so transitional examples such as this one are found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government caliber,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSerial # \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e482926\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with a faint \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSWP 1892\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e cartouche to the rear of the lock screws. The rifle has overall good metal finish and most metal proofs still present, though there definitely is wear and patination. The serial number indicates production in 1890, while the stock was inspected two years later. We consider this a model 1873\/84, as it really has characteristics of both, and may have been refitted at arsenal, which could explain its make up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle has the early Ramp Rear sight, standard ramrod, nose cap, breech block, and two part trigger guard of the model 1873. It also has no butt stock compartment, which model 1884s made as late as 1890 almost always have. This rifle would normally be expected to have a ramrod bayonet, but we see no evidence that one was ever fitted under the barrel, as they are directly soldered on. However, the nose cap is only held in place by the cleaning rod, and the stock is definitely one intended for the ramrod bayonet, being shorter, and the rifle also has the model 1884 serrated trigger. Definitely an interesting rifle, and worthy of further research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some small dents and scratches in the wood, as expected on a rifle this age. There are also some larger scrapes and gouges. The stock however has not been sanded down much, as it is still partly proud over the lock plate, and the stock proofs are fully visible. The walnut has a great color and the patina of age is excellent. It also has rack numbers stamped into the sides of the butt stock, as well as painted numbers on the butt stock spline. The bore is in good condition, with clear lands and grooves, with a partly oxidized finish. Probably a 7-8 out of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butt plate is marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e and the lower barrel band is \u003cstrong\u003eU\u003c\/strong\u003e marked. Metal finish is a nice aged blue color, with a bit of peppering in places. Center fire breechloader, .45 cal., two bands, two sling swivels with stacking swivel,\u003cspan\u003e standard sliding ramp rear sight, and standard ramrod.\u003c\/span\u003eramrod. Lock is marked with an eagle and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ SPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003emanufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 stylized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeagle's head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over another \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the left side just above the stock. The upper right corner of the standard sliding sight leaf and the left side of the ramp are marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to indicate that the sight graduations are for a rifle and not a carbine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"truncate_more\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1890\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .45-70 Government\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 32 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\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":31278663204933,"sku":"ONSV5393","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV5393__01.jpg?v=1594850317","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1873-84-rifle-with-standard-ramrod-made-in-1890-serial-no-482926","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}