Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine

Manufacturer: Springfield
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Barrel: 22
Bore Condition: Excellent
This is a no reserve penny auction for a Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine breech loaded rifle in .45-70 Gov. Serial number- 519829. This rifle is in great condition for its age with an excellent bore. After running a serial number lookup, we believe this rifle was manufactured in 1891. The Model 1884 traces its roots back to the design of the Springfield 1873. The Model 1884 incorporated a significant number of improvements that had been made between 1878 and 1879. It also featured a serrated trigger that had been incorporated into the Springfield rifle design in 1883.
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<br />The most dramatic change to the rifle design, which is often considered to be the identifying feature of the Model 1884, was a new rear sight which had been designed by Lieutenant Colonel Adelbert R. Buffington of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department.
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<br />Please note, minor rust is seen on the trigger guard, and Buffington rear sight. In addition, a very small hairline crack is seen on the top left side of the stock where it meets the receiver.