Springfield model 1884
| Springfield Model 1884 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Breech-loading rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1884–1918 |
| Used by | United States |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1884 |
| Manufacturer | Springfield Armory |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 51.875 in (1,317.6 mm) |
| Barrel length | 32.625 in (828.7 mm) |
| Cartridge | .45-70-500 |
| Action | Trapdoor |
| Rate of fire | User dependent; usually 8 to 10 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,315 feet per second (401 m/s) |
| Feed system | Breech-loading |
| Sights | Open sights |
The Springfield Model 1884 was one of the rifles which used the trapdoor breechblock design developed by Erskine S. Allin. It was an improved replacement for the previous longarm of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Springfield Model 1873.