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Item No.:	10703	Price :	$1,650.00
Item :	VERY FINE SPRINGFIELD U.S. MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, .45-70

Description :

This is an original, U.S. Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle manufactured at Springfield Armory in 1891. It is chambered for the .45-70 Government cartridge. The Model 1888 was the last of the Trapdoor rifles. It also marked the end of the single shot, big bore, black powder arm era in the U.S. Military. The M1888 differed from the earlier trapdoor variations by being fitted with an extendable ramrod type bayonet. Approximately 65,000 were produced between 1889 and 1893. This rifle is in very fine condition with more than 90% of its factory blued and cased color finishes. There is some finish wear at the muzzle where a front sight cover was affixed. There is some very fine light brown patina speckling on the trigger guard. There is a bit of finish wear on the heel and toe of the butt plate. There is light wear on the rod bayonet. The breech block retains nearly all of its cased color. The bore and mechanics are excellent. The stock is very fine with a crisp inspector's cartouche. There are a few small dings and scratches from use or storage. This is a beautiful Trapdoor in great condition. Stock no. 32237

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