{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-rifle-with-standard-ram-rod-made-in-1887-serial-363801","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1887 - Serial 363801","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a fantastic 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 very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government caliber, Serial # \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e389573\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which indicates production in approximately June 1887, per U.S. Government records. The left side of the stock bears a clear \"boxed\" government inspector \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSWP \/ 1886\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e cartouche, for inspection during the previous year. Mismatches like this were common during trapdoor production. The rifle has overall very good metal finish and all metal proofs still present, with a nice deep blue finish on the barrel, showing some wear on the sight and peppering on the top of the breech block.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has the model 1884 serrated trigger and 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\/span\u003eThere are some small dents and scratches in the wood, but it still has a great color, and has the lovely color of aged oiled walnut. The stock is still fully proud over the lock plate, so the stock has not worn down or been reconditioned much. It does however show denting and scratches from service, or from storage afterwards, where rifles were often stacked on top of one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore is excellent and shows clear lands and grooves with a bright finish. There are just a few areas of wear and fouling visible in the grooves, showing that it was well cared for while in service. The breech block moves correctly, and the extractor is still present and functional, though we have not tested it with real brass. The rear sight works well, with an easily adjustable range, though the windage is quite stiff, probably due to dried grease.\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 a nice aged blued color, with a bit of light peppering in places, and an overall lovely patina of age. There is a bit more advanced oxidation on the top of the breech block, which may have had something resting on it for a period. 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 Federal Eagle 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\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 VERY faint 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\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 excellent opportunity to pick up a very nice example of a classic U.S. issue firearm with some great accessories. 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\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":41862071779397,"sku":"ONTC23PK28D","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONTC23PK28D__01.jpg?v=1721675141","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-rifle-with-standard-ram-rod-made-in-1887-serial-363801","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}