Springfield Model 1886
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The Springfield Model 1886 Carbine was Springfield Armory's second attempt to create a single rifle that would satisfy the needs of the infantry, cavalry, and artillery (the first attempt being the Springfield Model 1882
Short Rifle). It is one of several models of "Trapdoor Springfield" rifles.
The Model 1886 featured the new sight created by Lieutenant Colonel R. A. Buffington that had been incorporated into the Springfield Model 1884
rifle. The stock had a storage compartment for a three piece folding cleaning rod and a ruptured case extractor. The upper barrel band also had a curved swivel sling design that allowed it to fit close to the stock when the rifle was placed in a saddle boot. The Model 1886 did not have the lower barrel band that had been present on the Model 1882 short rifle. The rifle was fitted with a 24 inch barrel and a full walnut stock.
Approximately 1,000 rifles were produced and were sent to the field for trials. Like the Model 1882, the Model 1886 performed adequately in field trials, but was not seen as an improvement over existing arms.
Springfield Model 1882
The Springfield Model 1882 Short Rifle was a trapdoor rifle based on the design of the Springfield Model 1873. It is usually referred to as a "short rifle" but is sometimes called a "carbine"....
Short Rifle). It is one of several models of "Trapdoor Springfield" rifles.
The Model 1886 featured the new sight created by Lieutenant Colonel R. A. Buffington that had been incorporated into the Springfield Model 1884
Springfield Model 1884
The Springfield Model 1884 was one of the "Trapdoor Springfield" rifles.The Model 1884 traces its roots back to the design of the Springfield Model 1873. Oddly, most of the changes that identify the Model 1884 as a distinct model occurred either before or after 1884. The Model 1884 incorporated a...
rifle. The stock had a storage compartment for a three piece folding cleaning rod and a ruptured case extractor. The upper barrel band also had a curved swivel sling design that allowed it to fit close to the stock when the rifle was placed in a saddle boot. The Model 1886 did not have the lower barrel band that had been present on the Model 1882 short rifle. The rifle was fitted with a 24 inch barrel and a full walnut stock.
Approximately 1,000 rifles were produced and were sent to the field for trials. Like the Model 1882, the Model 1886 performed adequately in field trials, but was not seen as an improvement over existing arms.