June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
Category:
Search By:
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2018
A total of about 65,000 of this model were manufactured between 1889 and 1893. Blued barrel with all correct proofs at breech and 1884 Buffington rear sight. Casehardened block is stamped "U.S. MODEL 1884". Lockplate is stamped with a large eagle and "U.S. SPRINGFIELD.". Walnut stock has a "S.W.P. 1891" cartouche for inspector Sam W. Porter and with an encircled script "P" behind triggerguard tang. Fire blue on retainer springs and blued standard furniture, buttplate tang stamped "U.S.". Features a serrated trigger. Excellent, unissued condition inside and out. Retains 98% plus blued and casehardened finishes with some minor wear on edges of barrel band and buttplate. All markings are excellent. Stock is excellent to near mint with deeply stamped clear cartouche. Fine strong action. Strong, clean, near mint bore. A very clean unissued 1888 Trapdoor.
Name
Value
Barrel Length
32-1/2"
Caliber/Bore
.45-70
FFL Status
Antique
Manufacturer
Springfield
Model
1888
Paperwork
No
Serial Number
206727
(A) U.S. MODEL 1888 SPRINGFIELD "RAMROD BAYONET" TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
Bidding
Current Bidding
Minimum Bid: $900.00
Final prices include buyers premium: $1,680.00
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500
Number Bids: 9
Auction closed on Thursday, June 28, 2018.
Email A Friend
Ask a Question
Have One To Sell

Auction Notepad

 

You may add/edit a note for this item or view the notepad:  

Submit    Delete     View all notepad items