Lot 2114

8TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY U.S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1888 ROUND ROD BAYONET .45-70 GOV'T RIFLE

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8TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY U.S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1888 ROUND ROD BAYONET .45-70 GOV'T RIFLE

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

8th New York Volunteer Infantry U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1888 Round Rod Bayonet .45-70 Gov't Rifle. Markings: The rear of the breech is marked “531525”. The top of the action is faintly marked “U.S Model 1884”. The lock plate is marked with a federal eagle and “U.S. Springfield”. The left side of the barrel is marked “VP P”. The barrel bands are marked on the left side with a “U”. The right side of the stock is marked "13NY". The top of the stock in front of the buttplate is marked "8 / NY / 557 / 572". There is a faint cartouche on the left stock flat on the left side. Sights: The front sight is a blade pinned to a rectangular base set on the barrel. The rear sight is a Buffington ladder sight that was used on the M1884 rifles. There is a “U” notch sight fixed to the rear of the ladder for use as a battle sight when the ladder is folded down. The base of the sight is adjustable for windage. The right side of the ladder is marked from “2-14”, with a hash line every 100 yards. The top right corner of the ladder is marked “R”. The left side of the ladder is marked “15-20” with a hash line every 50 yards. There are four different sights for use when the ladder is raised: there is a small peep sight at the bottom of the slider for use as a battle sight, a “U” notch in the base of a triangle for use from 200-1400 yards, a peep near the top of the slider for use at 1400 yards, and a “U” notch at the very top of the slider for use from 1500-2000. Stock Configuration: The wood stock features a 1888 rod bayonet assembly, barrel band with sling/stacking loops, barrel band, two through bolts and lock plate, straight wrist, straight comb, and semi-crescent buttplate with storage gate. The Springfield Model 1888 was a trapdoor breechblock service rifle produced by the Springfield Armory for the United States military. Introduced in 1888, it was the final design in a long line of such weapons using a design developed by Erskine S. Allin in the 1860s, and the last single-shot rifle to see American military service. Despite the replacement of the trapdoor rifles by the adoption of newer repeating rifles, they were manufactured until 1893 and saw combat during the Spanish–American War, a combat that was dominated by the newer Springfield Krag–Jørgensen bolt action rifle. The Model 1888, despite its aged technology, was built in large numbers and was also the most advanced and efficient of all the Springfield trapdoor rifles, and for this reason remains popular among military enthusiasts. Serial Number: 531525 | Caliber / Gauge: .45-70 Government | LOP: 13.5 | Working Order: Firearm has not been tested | Background Check: Not Required | Keywords: Firearms, Guns, Firearm; Ref: BD3301

  • Provenance: This rifle does get a direct hit on the Archival Research Group as this rifle was issues to Company E of the 8th New York Volunteer Infantry. The 8th New York Volunteer Infantry (also known as the "First German Rifles" or "Blenker's Rifles") was a prominent Union Army regiment during the American Civil War. Recruited in New York City, the regiment mustered into service in April 1861 and fought in major engagements including the First Battle of Bull Run and Chancellorsville. The 8th (the 1st German Rifles) was recruited in New York City, there mustered into federal service on April 23 1861, for two years, and left for Washington on May 27 under the command of Col. Louis Blenker. At Miller's Farm the troops encamped and on July 10 were ordered to move toward Manassas as part of the 2nd brigade, 4th division of the Army of the Potomac. During the battle of Bull Run the 8th was held in reserve and assisted in covering the retreat. At the beginning of the battle, Varian's New York Battery under the regiment were only one of two 3-month service volunteer units to refuse participation and walk away from the battlefield. Both units were strongly criticized for its actions. The following winter it was quartered at Roach's Mills and Hunter's Chapel, VA, moved to Winchester in March, 1862, and in May joined Maj. Gen. Fremont at Petersburg. It participated in the pursuit of Lieut. Gen. Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley, and as part of Blenker's division fought at the battles of Cross Keys and New Market. In the battle of Cross Keys its killed, wounded and missing numbered 220 out of a total of 550 engaged. At Middletown, the 8th was assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, I Corps, Army of Virginia, under Maj. Gen. Pope, and with that army took part in the battles of Sulphur springs and the second Bull Run. In September, it became a part of XI Corps and reached Fredericksburg immediately after the battle; camped during the winter at Stafford Court House and Brooks' station, and was mustered out of the service at the latter place on April 23, 1863. The members whose term of service had not expired were formed into one company, the independent company 8th NY, and performed guard duty at the corps headquarters until April 5, 1864, when they were assigned to the 68th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The 8th lost 93 members by death from wounds, and 40 from disease, accident and imprisonment.
  • Dimensions: 32.5" barrel
  • Circa: 1891
  • Condition: This rifle is in good condition with minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use. The finish has turned to a beautiful dark patina with a slight brown/plum tint. The bore is semi-bright with spots of surface pitting scattered throughout, visible rifling. The stock is in good condition with signs of hand carved letters scattered on the rear left side. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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