U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Carbine

.45-70 Government. 22" barrel length. SN: 380384. Blued metal finish and case hardened finish to receiver. Walnut stock has a plain straight grip and forearm with single barrel band. Breechloading rifle with M1884 Buffington rear sight and pinned blade front sight. Item features a low arched breech cover, three click tumbler, two piece triggerguard, saddle bar and ring, serrated trigger, and trapdoor buttplate with cleaning rod. Markings include US/MODEL/1884 to breech cover, V/P/{eagle head} to barrel, and US/SPRINGFIELD preceded by spread eagle on lockplate. Heel of buttplate is marked US.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Good to very good. Bore is frosty and has some light recesses and pitting. Finish has a mottled red-brown appearance overall from scratchy losses and patina development. Wood stock possibly refurbished at some point as there are no visible inspector marks or proofs. Action is functional.

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