Everything is properly and well-marked and the gun is truly as sharp as could be expected for 123 year of wear and age. Our Assessment: This is no doubt the best 1884 Trapdoor we have seen in years, possibly ever. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition, certainly for its age.
The screw heads are about as sharp as you could expect, showing only slight distress. Nonetheless, this is the best honest Trapdoor we have seen in a long time. The butt plate shows the much thinning and about 30% coverage of surface rust. The upper tang and lock are beautifully case color hardened, with still bright colors. The lock and trigger guard are also very blue, with freckled surface rust. The balance of the finish shows thinning from a bayonet at the muzzle, marking and dings to the barrel at both bands and a light drift to patina at the chamber. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is mild and scattered erosion towards the muzzle. Type of Finish: Blue & Color Case Hardenedįinish Originality: Factory Original – Guaranteedīore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the steel plate. There is a tiny chip on the right side, forward of the sideplate. There is truly very little wear on the wood (especially relative to its age), there is very little oil staining and this may be the best piece of wood we have ever seen on a Trap Door. There are scattered dings, marks and depressions, but no cracks. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is the original one piece, oil finished and military inspected piece of wood. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade and the rear sight is a Buffington model. There is “VP”, Eagle head and “P” on the barrel left side, and “A” on the top. The trapdoor is marked “US / Model / 1884”. The stock is well marked the left side above the trigger has a nicely marked cartouche “SNP / 1889”, “H” and circle “P” behind the lower tang. The letter “U” is found on the barrel bands. The top of the receiver is marked “453629”. Markings: The right side of the lock is marked with an Eagle, and “U.S. Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Pre-1900 U.S.
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