Item Description
Original Item: Only One available. These are VERY rare but original and known as "QUAKER RIFLES" among collectors. Intended for the training of raw recruits, these were never intended to be operational or fired. These are made from obsoleted and/or damaged Springfield Trapdoor rifles, with the rear 19" from the receiver forward being made of wooden dowel and joining the front 7" of the original steel barrel under the forward barrel band so that the Rifle looks fully operational from the front.
The Breech block on this example is marked:
MODEL
1884
U.S.
In this case the M1884/88 model is fitted with the standard integral Rod Bayonet, cut down to the appropriate length. The Barrel's overall length is reduced to just 26" for training purposes. The serial number 551678 appears on the receiver, indicating manufacture in 1893, with an Inspector's Cartouche of SWP 1891 appearing on the left side of the stock by the action. In addition the firing pin has been "fixed" into it's casing as an additional security measure. The breech block has also been soldered closed to prevent attempting to chamber a round.
The stock on this example is in very good shape, and is still proud over the lock plate. There are some dents in the wood, as expected on a rifle this age, but the stock does not appear to have had any major repairs or damage, and still has a lovely color.
The butt plate is marked U.S. and the lower band is U marked. Metal finish is good, but there has definitely been some light corrosion on the metalwork, however the finish is still nice in most places. The rifle still has both sling swivels and the stacking swivel. Lock is marked with an eagle and U.S. / SPRINGFIELD, manufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield Massachusetts.
The elegant script SWP belongs to Samuel W. Porter, who was the Master Armorer and Chief Inspector of Springfield Armory from 15 September 1879 to 18 June 1894. A stylized P in a circle under the wrist of the stock indicates that the rifle passed all of its overpressure proof testing. This indicates that the stock at least, was used originally on an intact rifle.
These are VERY HARD TO FIND and is the first that we have had, an original Springfield "Quaker" training rifle!
Specifications-
Year of Manufacture: 1893 - converted later
Caliber: n/a
Cartridge Type: n/a
Barrel Length: 26.5 Inches
Overall Length: 46 Inches
Action type: Hinged Breechblock (soldered shut) with side action lock.
Feed System: Single Shot
Note: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.
- This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New Jersey
This product is available for international shipping.
Note: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship to the United Kingdom.
IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.
These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers". Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns.
Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.
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