Model 1888 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle

Description:

Model 1888 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, c. 1888, serial number 517072, walnut stock with light cartouche on the left side, steel fittings, lockplate marked U.S./SPRINGFIELD, breechblock marked US/MODEL/1884, barrel lg. 32 5/8, overall lg. 52 in.
Estimate $600-800

Some dings and nicks in the stock, steel parts are a plum color with a few light pits on the hammer.


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