I’ve collected bolt action military surplus rifles that range from 1891 up through World War II, but this is my very first Springfield trapdoor rifle and I love it! I sincerely appreciate learning what I can about this amazing piece of American history.
From the online information I can find so far, it’s 434153 serial number says it was made in January or February 1889, which my understanding would make it a model 1884, but it has model 1873 on its side lock plate and on top of the breach as well. It does have the 1884 style rear peep hole site and the serrated trigger i’ve heard the Marines really liked!
Were trapdoor parts interchangeable between the model 1873 and 1884, or should this rifle have a 1884 side plate and 1884 dated breach? I believe the stock cartouche says 1889.
My First Trapdoor is Now a complete Model 1884
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My First Trapdoor is Now a complete Model 1884
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Pictures to follow
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Cartouche 1888 or 1889, or 18??
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Took out some pictures, so I have room for other pictures on other posts
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Serrated trigger
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Bayonet
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Re: My Very First Trapdoor - 1873 or 1884?
No flap door in the butt plate and it has a bright bore and sharp lands and grooves.
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