1884 Springfield

[centexshooter]

I've inherited the 1884 Trapdoor Springfield rifle that my Great Grandfather carried in the Spanish-American war. It's not particularly pretty but seems to be in very good mechanical condition.

My Great Uncle who passed it on says it's definitely shootable and he has done so.

Any suggestions as to what ammo to try it out with?

 

[TdDude]

When you take that Mauser to Hill Country Rifles, let them look at this one as well.

that would be my move.

 

[Texas1911]

Yeah, have it looked over for corrosion. Just because it was shot years and years ago, doesn't mean it hasn't corroded to hell from the left over residue from said shooting.

You gotta be careful with the ammo you put in that thing too. Modern stuff is hotcakes compared to most loadings back in the 1950s, much less the 1880s.