June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2018
There were 232,500 made between 1886 and 1891. Blued rifled steel barrel with "V/P" and eagle head proof near breech. Casehardened breech block is stamped "U.S. MODEL 1884". Flat blued lockplate is stamped with a large eagle and "U.S. SPRINGFIELD.". Has an 1884 Buffington rear sight, two barrel bands, cleaning rod, and serrated trigger. Walnut stock has a "S.W.P. 1889" cartouche for inspector Sam Porter and encircled "P" behind triggerguard tang. Fire blue on retainer springs. Fine blue on barrel bands. Retains almost all of original blued and casehardened finishes, appears unissued. Stock is excellent to near mint with beautiful finish and excellent cartouche. Fine action. Strong, clean, near mint bore. A very high condition 1884 Trapdoor.