#72 • US Springfield Model 1888 .45/70 Trapdoor Rifle

Part of 02/21/26 Firearms & Sporting Goods (live auction by PA Auction Center)

Location: East Earl, PA

High bid $900.00

Status: Sold

Single shot breech loading trapdoor rifle, Features, Front blade sight with hood and rear adjustable sights, Sliding ramrod bayonet, Model 1884 breech block, (2) steel barrel bands, Sling swivels, (1) piece trigger guard, Plain wooden straight grip stock and forend, 1892 dated inspector cartouche on left side of wrist, Scattered rack numbers throughout stock, US Stamped steel crescent butt plate with trap door, Shell extractor rod, Barrel length, 32.5". SN:554045. Condition: Very Good. Excellent mirror bore and strong working action with great rifling, All metal retains original blued and case colored finish with moderate wear throughout and turning to deep brown patina, Stock and forend are solid free of cracks and breaks with usual moderate dings and handling marks from age and use, Good solid butt plate with usual finish loss and light scattered surface rust.