Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this desirable bolt-action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Springfield Armory 1884 Chaffee Reece!
The Springfield Armory model 1884 Chaffee Reece rifles are very collectible in today's market due to the fact that there were approximately 750 ever made from 1883 to 1884, making them a perfect addition for collections!
The Springfield Armory model 1884 Chaffee Reece rifles are very collectible in today's market due to the fact that there were approximately 750 ever made from 1883 to 1884, making them a perfect addition for collections!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
Model: Chaffee-Reece 1884
Serial: No Serial
Date of Manufacture: 1884
Caliber: .45-70
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Foldable buckhorn style rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Bolt Action
Markings: Standard / Top receiver wall stamped "U.S-Springfield-1884", Barrel stamped "V over P with eagles head", Rear sight stamped "C-R", Barrel bands stamped "U", Right side stock stamped with "SWP 1884" Cartouche mark
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Condition:
This piece is in EXCELLENT condition showing far less evidence of use that is normally is expected from these extremely rare models.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Chaffee-Reece 1884
Serial: No Serial
Date of Manufacture: 1884
Caliber: .45-70
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Foldable buckhorn style rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Bolt Action
Markings: Standard / Top receiver wall stamped "U.S-Springfield-1884", Barrel stamped "V over P with eagles head", Rear sight stamped "C-R", Barrel bands stamped "U", Right side stock stamped with "SWP 1884" Cartouche mark
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the late 1870s, the U.S. Army was looking for a replacement for the venerable Springfield Model 1873 single shot rifle with one that had a magazine for additional cartridges. The trapdoor design, like the remington rolling block, was very robust, but not conducive to any type of “repeating” system conversion. To do this, the Army's ordnance department set up a "Magazine Gun Board" in an attempt to find a possible replacement for the older Springfield.
One of the rifles considered was the Chaffee-Reece system, an American bolt-action tube magazine-fed bolt-action rifle designed by Reuben Chaffee and James Reece in 1879. Unable to find private contractors willing to make the rifle, examples for testing ended up being produced by the Springfield Armory from 1883 to 1884. An experimental design incorporating some novel elements, the Chaffee-Reece had a tubular magazine in the butt, loaded from the rear, similar to other designs of the time.
It was potentially a most desirable rifle, however the design continually had loading problems, discovered during manufacturing and testing at Springfield Armory. The rifle was subsequently not adopted, with only about 750 ever being made, some of which were later sold out of service. Consequently, these are very rare weapons in today's collector's market.
Condition:
This piece is in EXCELLENT condition showing far less evidence of use that is normally is expected from these extremely rare models.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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