The lot features a fantastic American Indian Wars issued U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor musket rifle chambered in .45-70 with its original bayonet. The musket was first issued and manufactured in circa 1884-1885 for use in the American Indian Wars of the Greater Plains. During this timeframe the Crow War or Crow Rebellion broke out and the Ghost Dance Movement or Ghost Dance War. The musket found its way back to the arsenal where it was stamped by the U.S. inspector in 1892 on the stock, nicely showing the inspector cartouche. From here the rifle could have seen additional use on the Plains, but more than likely was used Garza War and Spanish American War in the 1892-1898 era. The rifle features a 32 1/2" long round barrel, trapdoor action, external hammer, adjustable sights, walnut stock, cleaning rod, and blue'd finish. This rifle also features a deep, full blue finish, showing only normal aging, and has excellent markings, including the “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” with sharp full eagle on the lock plate and correct “U.S. MODEL 1884" on the breech block. The bore on this example shows strong rifling and some darkness in the lands. This rifle is complete with 1884 style cleaning rod. This rifle was manufacture in 1884/1885. The rifle comes with its original Springfield tri edge bayonet. The bayonet is marked "U.S." across the blade. Serial Number: 557165. This firearm qualifies as an Antique and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.