1884 trapdoor ramrod bayonet-4570 pick up

[eastbank]

1884 trapdoor in 45-70 with tool and ramrod cleaning tip(never seen one before) made in 1891#527141

[carls sks]

nice piece of American history. the tool is really a plus. 

[Phosphorus32]

I don’t know anything about these but it looks like a winner. Cartouche remains, nice aged oil finish on the walnut. Beautiful rifle. Do you have to reload black powder for these or are .45-70 cartridges still made?

[running-man]

Very neat!  Have you ever fired it or it is one of those look but don't touch guns?? 

[eastbank]

I have several other newer 45-70,s that I shoot, for this one I will only shoot cast 405 gr bullets with a light smoke less safe load, .460 diamater 405gr bullet at 1200 fps.

[Loose}{Cannon]

Nice historic specimen right thar!