S#: 466060 | Mfg. Date: 1889 (4th Quarter) | 32.5” Barrel Length | Breechblock is marked “U.S. MODEL 1884,” and the correctly undated lockplate bears the Federal eagle and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” markings. Features the distinctive hinged Trapdoor breechloading action, Buffington adjustable rear sight, blade front sight, full-length walnut military stock, two barrel bands, sling swivels, and cleaning rod. Left stock flat retains a desirable boxed “SWP/1889” inspector’s cartouche attributed to Samuel W. Porter, along with a well-defined script “P” firing proof cartouche on the underside of the wrist. Iron buttplate bears “US” and a small “C” marking, while the adjacent stock displays an additional marking appearing to read “09” or “D9,” possibly representing a rack, inventory, or unit marking of undetermined significance. |||| CONDITION: Very Good ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE