Offered in excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in. There are a number of stereopticon pictures that show guard units armed with of 1884 rifles. The regular army was issued the new Krag rifles and the guard units received the trapdoor. Model 1884 rifles saw service in the Spanish American War. 30-40 caliber Krag bolt action magazine rifle. It was finally replaced in 1892 with the. However, it was not fitted to all rifles, and not usually seen until at least 1886. In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was designed, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. If you need a pre-Custer trapdoor, this gun can fill that hole in your collection.Original Item: Only One available. The three-click action functions correctly. The stock is very good with no cracks or chips, light to moderate issue dents and dings, and no evidence of a cartouche. The swivels and ramrod are present and it is equipped with an after market sling. All the metal parts have an even brown patina. over SPRINGFIELD over 1873 with an eagle to the rear of this marking. The early breech block is marked MODEL over 1873 over an eagle over crossed arrows over US. The Model 1873 rear sight is attached with later slotted screws. It has an even brown patina with light peppering. The barrel has a V over P over eagle at the breech. The 32 5/8" round barrel has a fine bore with strong rifling. It was later updated with a replacement stock, barrel, and 1884 rear band. This early Model 1873, serial number 24,355, was made in 1874. 45 Government center fire caliber (45-70) arms. Model 1873 Springfield trapdoor rifle was the first of the U.S.
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