1887 Springfield Trapdoor

[Miriam]

I have a US Springfield model 1884 serial number 400504 I need help with the original history of this rifle and who might have had it issued to them. It has additional markings on the barrel of VP an eagles talon?? And a P. It has another marking on the left side of the butt that looks factory made and then 1887 carved below it

The old Springfield Research Service used to have some limited information on a small percentage of the trapdoors produced. If you can find copies of the research guides there is a slim possibility your serial number might be listed.

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