Rifle
- Object Name:
- Rifle
- Object ID:
- 1962.032
- Creator:
- Springfield Arsenal
- Place of Origin:
- Springfield, MA
- Date:
- 1884
- Description:
- Springfield Model 1884 breech-loading centerfire rifle. Barrel length 28.1", .45 caliber, rod bayonet lug is intact. Barrel attached to stock by 2 bands and 2 retaining springs. Fixed front gunsight, Buffington elevating rear sight. All iron furniture is blued: barrel, bands, breechblock, sling swivels (forward swivel attached to underside of front band, rear swivel forward of trigger guard bow), trigger guard, trigger, curved butt plate with 2" tang. Leather sling strap with brass buckle is intact, 25.9" long.
MARKINGS: receiver, "US model 1884", lockplate, spread eagle design and, "US Springfield", "US" stamped on butt tang, on stock's comb, "19" carved. - Material:
- Wood
Metal
Brass
Iron
Leather - Dimensions:
- L-48.75 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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