Model 1888 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle

Description:

Model 1888 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, c. 1892, walnut stock with crisp 1892 cartouche and circle P under the triggerguard, detachable steel pistol grip, steel lockplate marked with an eagle and U.S/SPRINGFIELD, serial number marked near breech 559186, marked on top of trapdoor U.S/MODEL/1884, with site hood and ramrod bayonet, barrel lg. 32 5/8, overall lg. 52 in.
Estimate $400-600

Stock has some light dings, pistol grip is blued, steel parts have a plum colored patina.


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