45-70. 32.675" barrel. SN: 205223 (mfg. ca1883). Blued finish and color casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single shot breechloading metallic cartridge military rifle with 1884 pattern Buffington adjustable ladder rear sight, fixed front sight blade on socket bayonet lug base, and sling and stacking swivels. Lock marked U.S./SPRINGFIELD with a {Spread Winged Eagle} and breechblock marked U.S./MODEL/1873. Counterpane with weak SWP (Samuel W Porter) cartouche that appears to be dated 1890 and a weak {Circle-P} firing proof is present behind the triggerguard. Breech with V/P/{Eagle Head} inspection marks as well as an additional small P mark. Rifle features a low arch breech with bronze firing pin, three-click tumbler, grooved trigger with checkered tip, two-piece triggerguard and solid buttplate without trap door. The rifle includes a correct pattern cleaning rod, a US Model 1873 socket bayonet and scabbard with a US marked brass frog swivel and Prairie Belt suspension hook. A well worn US 1905 pattern leather sling is attached to the rifle.