Description
Springfield Rifle Model 1884 w/front sight cover & special, rare rod & bayonet Trapdoor 45/70
The Springfield Model 1884 was based on the earlier Model 1873 “Trapdoor” Springfield Rifle, taking many elements from that and the models that came in between. This meant that, in appearance at least, the Model 1884 had a very similar look to it to the Model 1873. However various tweaks were made to the percussion lock mechanism and the breechblock over the years to the Model 1884, all of which were included on the Model 1884. Among these improvements a new serrated trigger was introduced.
But the most significant difference between the Model 1873 and Model 1884 were the sights, with the Model 1884 being equipped with a brand new “Bennington” rear sight (designed by Lieutenant Colonel R.A. Buffington) although this sight would not be perfected until 1885. This new rear sight was incremented at 200yd intervals ranging from point-blank (barrel top) to 1400yds using a rack and pinion system.
The Model 1884 had a 32.625in (0.83m) long, iron barrel, which had a rifling twist of 1:20in (the optimal twist for the .45-70 Government cartridge). Several examples of the Model 1884 were fitted with a rounded bayonet, a concept which tried to incorporate the bayonet and ramrod into a single unit. There was also an improved retaining mechanism fitted to the Model 1884 and the barrel bands were redesigned to incorporated the new sight system.
Ammunition
The Springfield Model 1884 was chambered to accept the .45-70 Government cartridge, which had been in use since the Springfield Model 1873. Specifically the Model 1884 was issued with the .45-70-500 Cartridge, which had a 500gr bullet.
Stock 280 – SN 588548
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