Auction 36, December 18th
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 11:00AM EST
Lot 670
Springfield Model 1886 (Trapdoor Pattern / Prototype Lineage)
Estimate: $1,300 - $2,600
Starting Bid
$160
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $500 | $100 |
| $1,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $5,000 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Springfield Model 1886 (Trapdoor Pattern / Prototype Lineage)
The Springfield Model 1886 is part of the late trapdoor-rifle development series produced by the Springfield Armory for U.S. military evaluation. It followed the Model 1882 short rifle as an additional attempt to standardize a single long-arm configuration. Although produced in very limited numbers, its design characteristics can be summarized as follows:
*Type: Breech-loading rifle (trapdoor system)
*Caliber: .45-70 Government (typical for the series)
*Action: Trapdoor breechblock
*Manufacturer: Springfield Armory, USA
*Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 1,100 ft/s (depending on load)
*Sights: Iron sights (standard military pattern)
Dimensions: L: 52 in
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