Model 1873 Trapdoor, s/n 302223. Cartouche indicates 1885 mfr date. Some large numbers stamped deeply on the butt stock, 1 and 18. Another stamping is A9 on several locations.
Thanks,
Merc
Model 1873 Trapdoor, s/n 302223. Cartouche indicates 1885 mfr date. Some large numbers stamped deeply on the butt stock, 1 and 18. Another stamping is A9 on several locations.
Thanks,
Merc
Last edited by Merc; 08-22-2016 at 01:58.
No listing for your number. Close means nothing but the closest is 302222. Interesting as its 04- 24 - 02 F A powder testing. Stock marking are possibly militia or state units as regulars were not by order to mark weapons.
FWIW, I'm in the 245XXX range and mine was shipped in late 1880's to the Oregon Militia in 1890 which eventually became the Oregon National Guard in 1903.
Purchased in a Surplus store in 1954 near Ft. Lewis WA (now JBLM). Purchased by me in 2013.
Last edited by Sportsdad60; 08-23-2016 at 06:12.
Discus420. The 84R stands for 1884 rifle and is not part of the serial number. Look at the bottom of the pages in SRs books and you will see several codes 73C 73R Carbine rifle and some for cadets .
302222 84Rifle 04/24/1902 Frankford Arsenal POWDER TESTING"