{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-rifle-with-standard-cleaning-rod-made-in-1887-serial-38562","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Cleaning Rod Made in 1887 - Serial 385362","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice honest used 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.\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 very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government caliber, Serial # \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e385362\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which indicates production in approximately \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 1887\u003c\/strong\u003e, per U.S. Government records. The stock is a bit worn down from use and possible arsenal reconditioning, so unfortunately the original inspection cartouche is completely worn away. 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 could happen normally during the transitional period. It was also not later updated to the 1888 pattern with the cleaning rod bayonet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle has overall good metal finish and all metal proofs still present, showing a worn oxidized gray patina on the metalwork from years of service and cleaning, with some evidence of past light peppering on the barrel. The stock is very nice, showing the lovely red-brown color of aged and oiled walnut. It does not look to have been arsenal reconditioned, but there is definitely some wear around the wrist area, which is what wore away the inspection cartouche. The stock is still proud over the lock plate at the front, while it is below it at the rear due to the wrist wear. There are no repairs or past major structural damage we can see any evidence of, just the usual wear from service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore is in very good condition, showing clear lands and grooves with a mostly bright finish, showing some past removed fouling in the grooves. There is also wear to lands, so this definitely looks to have seen use, but was well cared for. We would rate this at a 7-8 out of 10. The breech block has an intact freely moving firing pin and moves correctly, with the extractor still present and functional, though we have not tested it with real brass. The ejector in the bottom of the breech is present as well. The rear sight is present and complete, with the windage and range easily adjustable, though the knobs are a bit stiff. The original cleaning rod is still present under the barrel, however the cleaning jag on the end is missing and the end is instead cut, so it may be a period replacement.\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. Metal finish is a nice aged patina, with a bit of light peppering in places, and a nice gray dark gray color. 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional 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\u003cspan\u003e to indicate that the sight graduations are for a rifle and not a carbine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an great opportunity to pick up a very nice example of a classic U.S. issue firearm. Ready to display!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1887\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are not able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43582321229893,"sku":"ONJR25MYRA077","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25MYRA077__02.jpg?v=1757719712","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-rifle-with-standard-cleaning-rod-made-in-1887-serial-38562","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}