{"product_id":"u-s-springfield-model-1884-trapdoor-rifle-45-70-government","title":"U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle – .45-70 Government","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e chambered in the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.45-70 Government\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cartridge. Adopted during the closing years of the Indian Wars, the Model 1884 represents the final evolution of the iconic Trapdoor Springfield series and remains one of the most historically significant U.S. military rifles ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle retains an excellent overall appearance for its age, with an attractive, honest military patina and a solid walnut stock showing only expected service wear. The lockplate is correctly marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“U.S. Springfield”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the federal eagle, while the receiver is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“U.S. Model 1884.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original Buffington rear sight remains in place, one of the defining features of the 1884 pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the rifle boasts an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent bore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it far better than many surviving examples. The action operates properly and the rifle presents as a very attractive collector-grade military arm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe only notable issue is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emissing front sight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is reflected in the asking price. Replacement sights are available to collectors who wish to complete the rifle while preserving its originality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.45-70 Government\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect Buffington rear sight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Springfield eagle lockplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal walnut military stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent bore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood mechanical function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest military finish and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing front sight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent collector and display piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Springfield Trapdoor is one of the defining firearms of the American frontier and late 19th-century U.S. military history. Whether you’re building a military collection, adding a representative Indian Wars rifle, or looking for an excellent example of the famous .45-70 Trapdoor, this rifle is an outstanding opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique, FREE SHIPPING TO YOUR DOOR!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43191896670285,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/4C3ED835-C92B-4CBF-BAED-16BFE98B5D25.jpg?v=1782926432","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/u-s-springfield-model-1884-trapdoor-rifle-45-70-government","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}