Springfield ~ 1884 Trapdoor Carbine ~ .45-70 Government

Very Good condition for the age of the firearm. Serial number: 414209. The Springfield Model 1884 Calvary Carbine is a compact variant of the famous "Trapdoor" Springfield, featuring a 22-inch barrel and Lt. Col. A.R. Buffington's rear sight. Chambered in .45-70 Government, it served U.S. Cavalry units until repeating bolt-action rifles replaced it. Roughly 20,000 Model 1884 carbines were manufactured between 1884 and 1893. Serial Number: 414209