September 10-12, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2019
Offered is one of the best condition Model 1884 carbines we have ever sold. Standard features include carbine stamped Buffington rear sight, hooded front sight, trapdoor in buttplate, saddle ring and stud, and single barrel band. Lock stamped "US SPRINGFIELD" with eagle but no date. Block is stamped "US MODEL 1884". Left side of barrel is stamped with "VP" proof. Walnut stock has razor sharp "SWP 1889" Sam Porter cartouche in box on left side of stock with script proof "P" in circle underneath stock. CONDITION: Barrel retains 95% of the bright factory blue with some scattered age spotting. 95% bright colors on block and upper tang. Lock and hammer are blackened finish. Near mint stock. Almost mirror bore and fine action. Has seen little to no use.
Caliber/Bore
.44-55 Government