U.S. MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE For Sale

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The U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle is a .45-70 Government caliber, single-shot, breech-loading rifle featuring the markings “US/SPRINGFIELD” with an eagle on the lock plate and “US/MODEL/1884” on the breech block, with some units potentially marked “MODEL 1873” instead. It has a 32 5/8 inch barrel and is held together by two bands. Manufactured between 1885 and 1890 with a total production of approximately 200,000 units, this rifle is a key piece in the evolution of post-Civil War U.S. military firearms, known for its durable construction and historical significance.

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