For sale is a Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle in .45-70 Gov. Serial number- 444467. This rifle is in great condition for its age but please refer to the pictures for condition. It was Mfg in 1889. It has an Excellent bore! Breech block has strong original color case hardened finish. The Springfield Model 1873 was the first standard-issue breech loaded rifle of the US Military. A series of trapdoor model rifles served the Military until it was eventually replaced as the standard-issue rifle by the more modern Springfield 1892 Krag–Jørgensen bolt action rifle. The Springfield model 1884 was one of the "Trapdoor Springfield" rifles. It was an improved replacement for the previous longarm of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Springfield model 1873.
V1-F2
Barrel Length: 32.5
Bore condition: Excellent
Year Manufactured: 1889