I always knew I preferred the older ones but, wow!
Springfield 1884 trapdoor made in 1887

The breech bolt has been polished and re-blued, markings are faint but still there.

The bore is minty for a 124 year old girl.

The serial number is very near the end of the 84 era

Replacement lockplate with no markings

The only marking on the stock

Some freshly loaded ammo for testing tomorrow.

No cleaning rod but I may try and find one in the future.