The Springfield 1884 Carbine Trapdoor was designed as a Single Shot Breech Loading .45/70 Gov't Rifle, built for the US Army and Cavalry. This rifle is an Antique, built in between the months of October and December of 1886, when dating it with the Serial Number. This rifle has a 21" barrel, and the rear sight is mounted on the barrel, which makes us assume this could have at one point in time been a rifle, and was shortened down to a Carbine Length. There is a U Stamped into the single barrel band, the front sight is pinned to the barrel, the butt plate has the US stamp on the top, on the top of the breech trapdoor, there is a US Model 1884. On the right side of the receiver it is stamped US Springfield 1873. There is also a black stamping on the left side of the wood stock, which would indicate the inspectors stamp. There are 3 Brass Button in the right side of the stock, possibly designating this Carbine for 3 kills in action, is our best guess.
Condition: We would rate this gun at 95% for condition, based on the age and use, it is very good! The stock does not appear to have any cracks that are visible, the action functions like it should, there is however some bluing loss around the rear sight. The butt plate is solid, no compartment like some models had around that time period. The barrel was shortened down 1 inch at the breech, you can see the rear sight and the marks where the barrel band was once located, before the barrel was cut down.
Specifications:
Barrel Length: 21"
Caliber: .45/70 Gov't
Front Sight: Blade
Read Sight: Buffington Pattern Rear
Twist Rate: 1 in 22" RH
Action: Breech Loading Single Shot
Finish: Blued
Best Uses: Collectors
Safety: Half Cock
C&R: Yes, if you have a C&R License we can ship this rifle to your door.
Made in USA
Model Name: 1884 Carbine Trapdoor
Serial Number: 343514
Manufacture Date: October - December 1886
Stock Cartouche: Yes
