New York State Militia Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70 Caliber
Made at Springfield Armory in 1888 and later used by the New York State Militia. Rifle has typical blued round 32-1/2" military barrel with standard military sight for use with socket type bayonet with Buffington rear graduated flip sight and correct military proofmarks. Case hardened low arch trapdoor with "US/MODEL/1884" marking with "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" with "EAGLE" lock marking with serrated single trigger and three position hammer serial number "419191". Walnut full military stock with serifed "P" in circle and "SWP/1888" stack cartouche with brass racking number plate with "29" on it. Stock has blued two piece trigger guard with two blued barrel bands blued steel ramrod. LOP: 13-1/2". CALIBER/GA: 45-70. S/N: 419191. FFL: Antique.
Condition
High condition with 90% plus blue with light edge wear. Stock shows handling wear with traces of original varnish with some minor usage and rack damage. Excellent bright bore with strong mechanics. More damage from rack movement than use.
Made at Springfield Armory in 1888 and later used by the New York State Militia. Rifle has typical blued round 32-1/2" military barrel with standard military sight for use with socket type bayonet with Buffington rear graduated flip sight and correct military proofmarks. Case hardened low arch trapdoor with "US/MODEL/1884" marking with "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" with "EAGLE" lock marking with serrated single trigger and three position hammer serial number "419191". Walnut full military stock with serifed "P" in circle and "SWP/1888" stack cartouche with brass racking number plate with "29" on it. Stock has blued two piece trigger guard with two blued barrel bands blued steel ramrod. LOP: 13-1/2". CALIBER/GA: 45-70. S/N: 419191. FFL: Antique.
Condition
High condition with 90% plus blue with light edge wear. Stock shows handling wear with traces of original varnish with some minor usage and rack damage. Excellent bright bore with strong mechanics. More damage from rack movement than use.
