US 1884

[Rebel29]

Hello, I have a gun from my grandpa and would like to gain some knowledge about it. It is a US 1884, the serial number is 5 digits. It has a cartouche making of "LWP 1886", I assume this must be the year of manufacture?
I would appreciate any information you might be able to share.
Thank you!!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

pistol, rifle and maybe more detail with a pic

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

trapdoor maybe?

 

[Rebel29]

pistol, rifle and maybe more detail with a pic

Hi Texas, It is a rifle and is the trapdoor. I will try to get a picture uploaded too. Thank you!!

 

[Rebel29]

Hi Texas, It is a rifle and is the trapdoor. I will try to get a picture uploaded too. Thank you!!

 

[BarryinIN]

Trapdoor info:

The U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Information Center

THIS SITE SPECIALIZES IN: (1) TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLES & CARBINES, 1865-1893; (2) INDIAN WAR & SPAN-AM WAR: U.S SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR ARMS; (3) 1865-1893 MILITARY: BAYONETS, KNIVES, ENTRENCHING TOOLS/TROWELS, MILLS & PRAIRIE BELTS, MCKEEVER / DYER POUCHES & CARBINE BOOTS.

armscollectors.com

If you are going to shoot it:

Wolf's Western Traders &the 45-70 Springfield reloading Book

The .45-70 Springfield book teaches how to load cartridges for the original .45-70 Springfield Rifle & carbine . The 45-70 Springfield book is a must read

the4570book.com

And there are reprints of the army manual from the period that are really nice to have. It goes part by part, describing each one’s function. Also includes the Colt and S&W revolvers.

 

[Talyn]

I wouldn't shoot it since you don't know its overall condition.

Hang it on the wall, and get a replica if you want to shoot a design from that time period.

 

[Mr.W.]

Welcome to the forum, from Ohio.

 

[3L120]

If the bore is usable, you can fire it. I have several. However, you should use black powder and soft, but not pure, lead. These rifles are accurate as much s the Sharps, and other, originals or replicas. Just be aware that this will kick. 70 grains of BP.