Rifle
- Object Name:
- Rifle
- Object ID:
- 1962.031
- Creator:
- Springfield Arsenal
- Place of Origin:
- Springfield, MA
- Date:
- 1884
- Description:
- Springfield Model 1884 breech-loading centerfire rifle. Round barrel, 28" long, .46 caliber. Rod bayonet lug present. Barrel is attached to stock with 2 bands and 2 retaining springs. Fixed forward gunsight, Buffington elevating rear gunsight. All iron furniture is browned: barrel, bands, breechblock, sling swivels (forward swivel attached to front band, rear swivel forward of trigger guard bow), trigger guard, 'serrated' trigger, curved butt plate with 2" tang. Leather sling strap with brass buckle is intact, 25.75" long. Stacking swivel attached to front band.
MARKINGS: receiver: "U.S. Model 1884", lockplate, spread eagle and, "U.S. Springfield", "US" stamped on butt tang. Proof marks: "V P P". - Material:
- Wood
Metal
Iron
Leather - Dimensions:
- L-48.125 inches
- Provenance:
- One of three rifles found in Manchester Arsenal when it was cleaned out for use by the Division of Blind Services; given to NHHS at that time.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the New Hampshire Division of Blind Services
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