{"product_id":"u-s-springfield-model-1884-trapdoor-45-70-antique-sporterized-cut-down-shooter-grade","title":"U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor .45-70 – Antique – Sporterized\/Cut-Down – Shooter Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle chambered in .45-70 Government. This is an antique military rifle that was modified sometime during its life into a shorter, handier sporting configuration. Both the barrel and original military stock have been cut down, so this is best viewed as an affordable shooter-grade Trapdoor rather than a collector-grade military example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lock plate is clearly marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“U.S. Springfield”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the eagle motif, and the rifle retains the classic side-hinged Trapdoor breech system, external hammer, rear sight, and barrel-band arrangement. The walnut stock shows normal age, handling marks, scratches, small dings, and wear expected from a rifle of this age and one that has been altered and used. Metal surfaces have aged to an attractive dark gray\/brown patina with scattered wear and spotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the barrel and stock have both been shortened, much of the collector premium associated with an untouched Model 1884 is gone, but that also makes this a good candidate for someone looking for an original 19th-century Springfield at a more approachable price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.45-70 Government\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Springfield lock marked “U.S. Springfield”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrapdoor single-shot action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal hammer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal military-style rear sight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel has been shortened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock has been cut down\/sporterized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged gray\/brown metal patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling marks, scratches, dings, and general age wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShooter-grade \/ sporting configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as an antique firearm; prospective shooter should have it inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING TO YOUR FFL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67622699139149,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/79BC0FA4-2F38-46D5-BBA0-B1C2821B0379.jpg?v=1791487593","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/u-s-springfield-model-1884-trapdoor-45-70-antique-sporterized-cut-down-shooter-grade","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}