{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-rifle-with-standard-ram-rod-and-early-breech-block","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod and Early Breech Block","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice interesting 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\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1873\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(EAGLE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(CROSSED ARROWS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the years following, the stamping on the breech block was simplified, removing the Eagle and Arrows, and the block itself lost the \"high arch\" on the underside that this example has.\u003c\/p\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. There are also examples of the \"Model 1880\" configuration produced during all time periods. 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, which has unfortunately had some oxidation on the rear of the receiver, completely obscuring the serial number. It features a standard ramrod, and was not later updated do the \"1888\" pattern. The rifle has overall very good metal finish and all metal proofs still present, with a nice aged blue finish. It has the model 1884 Buffington sight fitted, along with the correct lower barrel band, as well as a serrated trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the stock is in the 1873 configuration, with the standard ramrod and two part trigger guard. This rifle may have been returned to arsenal for refurbishment, and parts on hand were used. It also may have been originally assembled using \"salvaged\" parts and was to be held in reserve, which would explain how such an early breech block ended up on a model 1884.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood stock looks great, with a great red-brown color and no major dents or other damage. The stock is at or below the level of the lock plate, so it definitely looks to have been arsenal reconditioned at some point. This has unfortunately removed the dated inspection cartouche, which would have helped trace the history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore is in very good condition, with clear lands and grooves and a mostly bright finish. There are some areas of light oxidation on the interior, most likely from not being cleaned properly after the last time it was used. The breech block moves correctly, and the extractor is still present and functional, though we have not tested it with real brass. The tang of the receiver is broken off in the middle of the tang screw hole.\u003cbr\u003e\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 very good, with strong bluing present on most of the barrel and fittings. Center fire breechloader, .45 cal., two bands, two sling swivels with stacking swivel, \u003cb\u003eBuffington sight\u003c\/b\u003e, with standard ramrod. The lock is marked with the \u003cstrong\u003eFederal Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e to the left of \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ SPRINGFIELD \u003c\/strong\u003emarking, indicating manufacture by Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylized P 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\u003eon 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 an excellent opportunity to pick up a very nice interesting example of a classic U.S. issue firearm. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1884\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 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":40169425600581,"sku":"ONSV22WOS21","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22WOS21__01.jpg?v=1656721474","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-rifle-with-standard-ram-rod-and-early-breech-block","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}