S#: 411425 | Mfg. Date: 1888 | 32.5” Barrel | .45-70 Government | Cleaning Rod | Springfield Armory single-shot Trapdoor breech-loading rifle | Serial number dates to July–September 1888 production | Breechblock marked “U.S. MODEL 1873” with eagle-head marking | Undated lockplate marked with Federal eagle and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” | Equipped with the distinctive Model 1884 Buffington adjustable rear sight | Two-band full-length walnut military stock | Front blade sight | Full-length cleaning rod | Sling swivels | Steel buttplate marked “U.S.” and stock I stamped with a “3” and crossed out marking ahead of the buttplate | Various U.S. military VP inspection/proof markings visible on barrel and components | The Model 1884 incorporated the Buffington rear sight developed for the .45-70 Trapdoor and represents the mature form of Springfield’s standard infantry Trapdoor rifle before adoption of the Model 1888 rod-bayonet pattern |||| CONDITION: Good. Darkened blue finish with spotted surface rust throughout. Stock is dark, good, and solid with numerous handling marks and considerable battle patina. Mechanically functions at all three cocking positions. Bore is Moderate, with rifling and some rust ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE