Additional marks of interest include inspectors’ and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a capital A on top and a V over a P over an eagle’s head over another P on the left side just above the stock. A stylized P in a circle under the wrist of the stock indicates that the rifle passed all of its overpressure proof testing. Porter, who was the Master Armorer and Chief Inspector of Springfield Armory from 15 September 1879 to 18 June 1894. The elegant script SWP belongs to Samuel W. The ramrod is for a British Martini-Henry rifle (how we found it). 45 cal., two bands, two sling swivels, Buffington sight, Lock is marked with an eagle and "US SPRINGFIELD, manufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield Massachusetts. The rifle features an excellent un-sanded stock with visible SWP 1880. The Trapdoor Springfield Rifle was the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The rifle is in very good condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining and looks as if it has come right out of very long term storage. While the wood stock bears a military inspector's cartouche with what appears to be dated as 1880 (however the serial number dates this to early 1881). ![]() This is a wonderful example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, it's breach block is marked:
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