Lot 2165

U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOV'T SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

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U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOV'T SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

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Current Bid: $55

(4 Bids)

by Bradford's
June 28, 2026 9:00 AM MST
Timed Auction
15210 N 99th Ave
Sun City, AZ, US 85351

U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor .45-70 Gov't Single Shot Rifle. Markings: The top of the breech-block is marked “US Model “1884” The rear end of the receiver’s serialization is clear. The lock-plate is marked with the Great Seal of the United States (an eagle) and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD”. The left side of the barrel, just ahead of the receiver, is marked “V / P” and has an eagle’s head. The top of the barrel is marked "A" near the chamber. The top of the butt-plate is marked “US”. There is a extremely faint cartouche on the left side of the stock flat. Sights: The front sight is a blade pinned by the muzzle. The rear sight is a Model 1884 Buffington sight. Stock Configuration: The original wood stock features a metal nose cap, a total of two barrel bands secured by springs, a lock-plate, a straight wrist, a straight comb and metal semi-crescent butt-plate. The Model 1884 traces its roots back to the design of the Model 1873. The Model 1884 incorporated a significant number of improvements that had been made between 1878 and 1879. It also featured a serrated trigger that had been incorporated in 1883. The black powder Model 1884 continued to be a main service rifle of the U.S. military until it was gradually replaced by the Springfield Model 1892 bolt action rifle, a derivative of the Norwegian Krag–Jørgensen action. Replacement began in 1892, and despite its obsolescence, the Model 1873 was still used by secondary units during the Spanish–American War in Cuba and the Philippines, where it was at a major disadvantage against Spanish forces armed with the 7 mm Spanish Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action rifle. However, despite its obsolescence, the Springfield trapdoor would continue to see use for training and stateside security purposes as late as World War I. Serial Number: 326207 | LOP: 13.5" | Working Order: Firearm has not been tested | Background Check: Not Required | Keywords: Firearms, Guns, Firearm; Ref: BD3301

  • Provenance: Includes ramrod.
  • Dimensions: 32.5" barrel
  • Circa: 1886
  • Condition: This rifle is in good condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Approx. 60%-70% finish retained, very little freckling near the muzzle. The metal shows light scrapes, scratches, and areas of discoloration from oxidation. The bore is bright and shiny with well defined rifling, there is light fouling to the grooves. The stock does show scratches on the left side near the nose-cap. The rear sight is missing one adjustment knob. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $999 $20
$1,000 $4,999 $50
$5,000 $9,999 $100
$10,000 + $200