Trapdoor Springfield Rifle 45-70 dated 1891

Trapdoor Springfield ramrod bayonet rifle in 45-70. Metal has some light to moderate pitting throughout, blueing has turned brown, wood is solid with dings and scratches you would expect for a 130 year old firearms, no cracks. Breech block is marked U.S. Model of 1884, Buffington rear sight marked R for rifle and has been mounted backwards. This rifle is equipped with a ramrod bayonet. Many state militias purchased these and used them long after they were out of use with the federal military. The left side of the stock cartouche is marked SWP/1891, indicating that this rifle was inspected by Steven W. Porter, Master Armorer and Ordnance Inspector at the Springfield Armory. The bore shows sign of wear and some corrosion.

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