1884 springfield trapdoor

[YoungGun96]

I have a model 1884 springfield trap door I'm looking for some info on. Gun came from an estate and I know nothing about it. Any idea of the value of it?

 

[Reeferman]

Go here and post serial number. It’s the best place for information on trapdoors.

https://www.trapdoorcollector.com//index.html

 

[Re3iever]

Checked the serial number looks like it was manufactured 1888 and it has the Buffington rear sight. I just bought an original graded as very good, I paid $750.00USD - depending on bore condition etc you could probably get between $200 - $400USD

Here are pics of the one I just bought.

 

[fingers284]

Checked the serial number looks like it was manufactured 1888 and it has the Buffington rear sight. I just bought an original graded as very good, I paid $750.00USD - depending on bore condition etc you could probably get between $200 - $400USD

Here are pics of the one I just bought.

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Naw...Sask + old trapdoor now cut the barrel & wood to about 20" and presto...nuther Custer battlefield find...back up to at least 2 grand.

 

[mooncoon]

Checked the serial number looks like it was manufactured 1888 and it has the Buffington rear sight. I just bought an original graded as very good, I paid $750.00USD - depending on bore condition etc you could probably get between $200 - $400USD
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In this area, you would be looking at $700 - $800 Cdn and perhaps more, especially if the Buffington sight is in good condition. I think a lot of Buffington sights are loose in the sense that they swing sideways because of worn threads. That begs the question; have any of you ever managed to repair the worn threads that allow for lateral adjustment ?

cheers mooncoon