Model 1884 "Trapdoor" Springfield rifle, .45-70 caliber, serial # 479877. Lock plate marked "U.S. Springfield" with eagle logo, breech marked "US Model 1884", butt plate marked "US". Barrel marked "VP" with a symbol of an eagle head proof mark, with additional "P" and "A", barrel bands marked "U". Walnut stocks, round barrel, metal frame, barrel bands, checkered hammer and trigger, front sight, replacement rear sight, belt loops to front barrel band and trigger guard. Barrel length - 36" L. Overall length - 52" L. Serial number corresponds to year 1890. CONDITION: Rifling to bore. Bore is dirty. Action holds at full and half cock. Rear sight is a replacement. Areas of rebluing. Pitting, dings, to barrel and metal. Normal storage dings to stocks. Few minute areas of loss to stock around right side of lock plate.