U.S. MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE For Sale

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The U.S. Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle, chambered in .45-70 Government caliber, is a notable single-shot firearm with historical significance, produced between 1889 and 1893 with an estimated 65,000 units manufactured. The rifle features a 32 5/8-inch round barrel, a distinctive lockplate marked “SWP/1891,” a cartouche, and a clip-on front sight hood. Its design includes a one-piece trigger guard, a blued and case-hardened finish, and a robust walnut stock equipped with a compartment for tools and an integrated ramrod-bayonet. This model exemplifies late 19th-century craftsmanship and carries a rarity factor of 1, making it a significant collector’s piece.

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