This gun went to Florida with the Illinois National Guard war was over before it got to Cuba Bought by the Serviceman all well documented.Įnded up buying the gun from the fellow that wanted me to price it, boxed all up and sent to a good consignment dealer in Illinois. Lots of different opinions, however general consensus was it was not worth a lot. Few years ago on this forum I asked opinion on a nice one that had good documentation on Spanish American war use. Special things can bring more but not a lot. If not as good as the run of the mill Trapdoor less. My latest opinion on value is 600 dollars as a base line. It is the rifle that actually won the west - not the Winchester.I have sold a few Trapdoors lately and always pay attention when I see one for sale. The Trapdoor is a great rifle and one of the longest served rifles in the US Armory. 500grain Saeco *881 (copy of the original bullet) at 1315fps shoots to the sights out to 900. Speaking of loads, get a copy of Spencer Wolfs book and load your own BP for it. I’ve shot it in the Historic Imperial to 900 yards and it was bang on with service loads.
#SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR VALUE 1888 HOW TO#
The Buffington site is great, if you know how to use it. And it cost me considerably less than one in the UK. I got mine through him and it was a brand new, unfired rifle. These guys know more about the rifles and have access to the Springfield Research Service (SRS) which may be able to provide more info about what unit had that rifle.Īl will also export them to the UK. Dick Hosmer is also on the site and will help with any questions you might have. Al has literally written the book on Trapdoors. Less than a heavy pull indicates someone may have tampered with it (unless it’s an officers model, but if you find one of those for less than a small fortune, let me know).Īs a suggestion, go visit to see what Al Frasca has for sale. Trigger pull should be heavy 9-11lbs isn’t abnormal. Second click is the loading position, again it should not fire. First click is half cock and it should not fire. There should be three clicks on anything M1884 onwards. Which would not be pretty.Ĭheck the hammer. If it’s stiff, there maybe corrosion inside the firing pin channel and you may get an unintended bang when you close the breech.
Hold one end in place and make sure the pin isn’t broken. If that’s loose or not positive in closing, do not fire the rifle until you replace the spring on that latch or you risk an unintended opening of the breech.Ĭheck the firing pin. If it doesn’t, the ejector spring is broken and a swine to replace.Ĭheck the latch on the trapdoor snaps properly down when the breech is closed. It should fling it almost over you shoulder. Check the ejector snaps and positively ejects the case. Rifling on a trapdoor is shallow, around 0.03”. Poor maintenance will leave it pitted and dull. I have done some reading and am aware that some people are not a fan of the Buffington rear sight but also read that some people prefer them.Ĭheck the barrel carefully. I am aware of the pedersoli repros, has anyone tried one or own one? I much prefer the originals, but if these are good shooters (which they seem to be) then it may be worth me investing in one for more regular shooting use. Is there a source for these, such as an RFD specialising in them, or someone who regularly gets them? Could anyone advise on a reasonable price for one in the condition seen in the links above? I ask as if I can pick one up at auction for £500 - £700 as a regular(ish) occurrence, I will hold out for one, or is the £1,150 mark more common? I tend to see the 1884 for sale more often, so that is what I am really focussing on. The 1884 vs the earlier models, such as the 1878 or 73. As such, I am interested to see what people think of:
My intended usage is to shoot it on occasion, bearing in mind it is an antique etc., although I am mainly looking for one to add to my collection. There is another for sale on Gunstar which appears to be much the same (an 1884 in similar condition) for £1150.
#SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR VALUE 1888 FREE#
Just no free slot, my rifle hadn't been collected so no timescales on getting the money and no RFD open to receive it. I watched one pass me by in the Holts sealed bid auction earlier this month (sold for £511) which I had requested a condition report on and it sounded to be exactly what I was looking for. I am a huge fan of single shot rifles, hence my love of the Martini, Snider and Sharps. In waiting for my cheque from the HO for my Offensive Weapons, I am debating what to spend a bit of it on and something I have always wanted is a Trapdoor.
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