Serial number-561529
Model 1884 -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
production -65,000 guns.
This particular rifle was manufactured in 1893.
Markings:
- Left side of 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.
-US on butt plate tang, “33” on stock just forward of butt plate tang.
-“US SPRINGFIELD” on lock plate.
-Left side of 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.
The sling is also marked "AEA”, for “Army Executive Agent” for insensitive munitions.
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