Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle. 45-70 Government Cartridge. Springfield, Massachusetts: 1884. Lockplate stamped with a Federal eagle and "US / Springfield," and "1884" to the rear of the hammer as well as to the top of the barrel. An illegible cartouche is etched within a rectangle located to the center of the wrist. Barrel 24 1/2in. Overall 40 3/4in.

WITH Modern leather sling. 22 1/2 in. 

Most of the metal is smooth with a thick, pleasing, chocolate patina over all surfaces, and a walnut stock and forearm with minor pitting throughout, likely from usage. 

The Springfield M1884 was a service rifle featuring a trapdoor breachblock. Produced by the Springfield Armory for the United States military, it served as an improved replacement for the Springfield 1873. Incorporated into its new design was a serrated trigger and a new rear sight which had been designed by Colonel Adelbert R. Buffington of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. 

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