SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 SLIDING COMBINATION BAYONET TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

inv# 01-19350

Cal. 45-70. S# 154302. Bbl. 32 5/8″ w/ unique sliding triangular shaped combination ramrod bayonet. This scarce variation was made for trial by government troops is found in S# range 154000-158000. Blade front sight w/ Model 1879 rifle rear sight. Low arch case colored breech block. Springfield marked blued lock, hammer & 2 piece trigger guard w/ swivels. Smooth trigger. 2 Band fastened walnut stock w/ trapdoor buttplate.