SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
Cal. 45-70. S# 423520. Mfg. 1888. Standard config. with 32 5/8" barrel, Buffington rear sight and walnut stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blued socket bayonet with scabbard and leather frog; NJ marked brass medallion. CONDITION: over 80% original blue with wear, peppery oxidation, lightly fading finish and discoloration around front sight. Original case colors appear strong with fading varnish and fading colors in contact areas. Original wood finish shows scattered gouges and marks. Shiny bore with sharp rifling showing light patina near muzzle. (01-29950/MD). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
Cal. 45-70. S# 423520. Mfg. 1888. Standard config. with 32 5/8" barrel, Buffington rear sight and walnut stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blued socket bayonet with scabbard and leather frog; NJ marked brass medallion. CONDITION: over 80% original blue with wear, peppery oxidation, lightly fading finish and discoloration around front sight. Original case colors appear strong with fading varnish and fading colors in contact areas. Original wood finish shows scattered gouges and marks. Shiny bore with sharp rifling showing light patina near muzzle. (01-29950/MD). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
