{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-round-rod-bayonet-rifle-made-in-1891-serial-no-515166","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 - Serial No 515166","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One available. The U.S. breech loading Springfield \"trapdoor\" rifle was introduced in 1873 in .45-70 caliber. Basically it was the rifle the U.S. Army used to open the West and Springfield trapdoor carbines were used by Custer's Cavalry at the massacre at The Little Big Horn. This example has the breech block marking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1884\u003c\/strong\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1884 round rod bayonet rifle was Springfield's third attempt at a rod bayonet system on a trapdoor rifle. They had used the triangular rod system on the Model 1880 and some Model 1882 rifles. The Model 1884 RRB rifle utilized a different, but no more reliable mechanism for retaining the rod. Because the small locking \"fingers\" are not clearly visible, the gun has been nicknamed \"flatlatch.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45-70 government caliber. Serial #\u003cstrong\u003e515166 \u003c\/strong\u003eindicates manufacture in 1891, with a worn government inspector \u003cb\u003eSWP \/ 1891 \u003c\/b\u003ecartouche, indicating final inspection in the same year. Metal finish is an excellent shiny blue, though this rifle definitely was refinished, and then polished to a high luster. Definitely the most attractive Model 1884 that we have ever had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butt plate is marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e, and both barrel bands are \u003cstrong\u003eU\u003c\/strong\u003e marked.  Hardware is in solid condition, with no signs of structural issues. The cleaning rod \/ bayonet is in good shape, with intact threads and the same lovely polished blue finish. The bore is in very good condition, with clear land and grooves, and just a bit of oxidation in areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother excellent and rarely seen feature on this example is the butt stock tool compartment, which is covered by a rotating door on the butt plate. We have had many Springfield Trapdoor rifles, but only some have had this feature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock is in excellent condition, and only has been sanded down a bit, so the edges are still proud over the lock plate. There are some light stratches and other handling marks, but no real damage to speak of. The color is just lovely, with a great finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter fire breechloader, .45 cal., two bands, two sling swivels with stacking swivel, \u003cb\u003eBuffington sight\u003c\/b\u003e, sliding ramrod bayonet. Lock is marked with an eagle and \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. SPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured by Springfield Armory, 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.  Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel, which are somewhat faint: \u003cspan\u003ea capital \u003cstrong\u003eI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon top; and 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.\u003c\/span\u003e 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1891\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .45-70 Government\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\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":29470318624837,"sku":"ON10219","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON10219__01.jpg?v=1596421510","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-round-rod-bayonet-rifle-made-in-1891-serial-no-515166","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}