May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
Lot #2082:
(A) SCARCE EXPERIMENTAL US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1886 TRAPDOOR CARBINE.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/14/2025
These experimental carbines will fall into the 325xxx -400xxx range and it has been determined that all of these were sent to the cavalry at various western outposts. Special features include the 1884 Buffington rear sight with the XC stamp, the special bent wrap around forward swivel, near full length one piece walnut stock with 24" barrel. This so called Model 1886 was originally recorded as the "24" barrel carbine" The block is stamped US MODEL 1884. Lock is stamped US SPRINGFIELD with eagle. Left side of barrel at breech has the eagle head VP proof. Wears the special hooded front sight. The left side of stock has the partially visible but not legible cartouche. Cannot see any remains of the base stock proof P. Tool trap retains its scarce original 3-piece jointed cleaning rod which measures approximately 27" overall as well as a broken case extractor tool. CONDITION: Fine. The stock was cleaned at one time with some added finish and shows some minor scattered dings and impressions. Block colors are dark. Barrel retains majority of thin blue as does lock. The trap door butt plate shows flashes of blue. Band retaining spring shows bright blue. Bore is bright and well defined with some abrasion.