{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-round-rod-bayonet-rifle-made-in-1891-serial-no-533548","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 - Serial No 533548","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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1884\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\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 good condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government caliber. Serial #\u003cstrong\u003e533548 \u003c\/strong\u003eindicates manufacture towards the end of 1891. Original metal finish has been worn to a gray peppery patina, with some areas of pitting, which has eroded some of the proof marks. The 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 bore is in very good condition, with a mostly bright finish and crisp lands and grooves. The cleaning rod \/ bayonet is in good shape, with intact threads and a good deal of the original finish.\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 good condition, with a great color and no major issues. It has however been sanded a bit, as the stock is only proud over some areas of the lock plate. It has a great color, and the wonderful glowing patina of wood that has been lovingly polished for years. There does appear to be a repaired crack on the wrist.\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 faintly marked with an eagle and \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. SPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: \u003cspan\u003ea capital \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on top; traces of the eagles head and \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be seen.\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\u003eFully cleaned and ready to display!\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":18919661699141,"sku":"ON7333","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON7333__01.jpg?v=1598280795","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1884-round-rod-bayonet-rifle-made-in-1891-serial-no-533548","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}