SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 EXPERIMENTAL RAMROD

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BAYONET TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 380950. Bbl. 32 5/8" fitted w/ a rigid front sight cover. Experimental sliding round ramrod-bayonet differs from the later 1888 production model w/ its short side ears that project outward & single square shoulders at each groove. Total of 1,000 produced for trial use. Very scarce, survival rate is quite low. Buffington rear sight w/o letter stamp. 1884 dated low arch breech block. U.S. marked Springfield lock. Band fastened walnut stock w/ trapdoor buttplate. Left ear of stock has "ESA" cartouche. Right side of stock is stamped w/ a large "8" over smaller "535". Top of comb is stamped "8/NY/706". Peak of buttplate is stamped "US/63/8TH SEP CO". Known serial number range for the 1884 experimental rifle is the 320,000 range. CONDITION: bbl. has gray coloration from touch-up finish showing scattered light pitting. Action & iron fittings retain 50% fading blue. Stock has age darkened appearance showing dents & marks. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling. (01-26192/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,800-2,400.

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POULIN'S PREMIER FIREARMS AUCTION, FEB 28TH

Feb 28, 2026 10:00 AM EST

Fairfield, ME, United States

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