![]() This was a time when 1873 parts were still readily available, which may explain why it has characteristics of both models. The serial number indicates production in 1886, with inspection in the same fiscal year. The rifle has overall good metal finish and most metal proofs still present, though there definitely is wear and patination. 45-70 government caliber, Serial # 307696 with a faint SWP 1885 cartouche to the rear of the lock screws. Offered in excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in. However, the switch to the round rod bayonet model 1884 was not instantaneous, so transitional examples such as this one are found. There are a number of stereopticon pictures that show guard units armed with of 1884 rifles. The regular army was issued the new Krag rifles and the guard units received the trapdoor. Model 1884 rifles saw service in the Spanish American War. 30-40 caliber Krag bolt action magazine rifle. It was finally replaced in 1892 with the. In 1884 the integral Round Rod Bayonet was introduced, which could double as a cleaning rod, a development that met with very limited success. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.
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