Springfield U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle late serial number 561529 near the end of the production of the Trapdoors
This particular model of 1884 was also known as “Model 1888 US Trapdoor Rifle” or “Ramrod bayonet Model or Model 1889.
This was the last model of the Springfield Trapdoor long arms. Manufactured between 1889-1893 Serial numbers ran from 500,000 to 565,000- Total 65000 were manufactured.
This particular rifle was manufactured in 1893 and is serial numbered 561529.
Left side of the stock opposite the lock plate Inspectors cartouche SWP (Samuel W. Porter) over 1893.
Circle cartouche on the underside of pistol grip with a faint “P” in the center.
U.S. on butt plate tang, “33” stamped on the stock just forward of buttplate tang.
‘U.S. SPRINGFIELD” on the lock plate.
Left side of the barrel forward of the breech VP over Eagle over P.
Sling U.S. M1887, marked with "Rock Island Arsenal" and inspection stamp "E.H.S." for E.H. Schmitten Leather Goods, Rock Island.
I have never shot this rifle and I don't think that I ever will.
That will be for the next owner.
