![]() The sight is graduated to 2,000 yards incorporating a long range slide and an azmiuth knob which traverses the entire sight. PHOTO: The rifle shown is a M1888 SpringfieldÄISTINGUISHING CHARECTERISTICS: This rifle is fitted with a Buffington rear sight and "ramrod" bayonet. This design innovation was driven by financial and production considerations as a new smokeless repeater was in the works and, the supply of Civil War bayonets having finally been exhausted, this provided an economical substitute. This model incorporated a unique bayonet which also served as a cleaning rod and was carried full time and retracted under the barrel except in use. ![]() During the next 15 years, this standard service arm underwent many minor revisions culminating in the M1888. 45 and numerous small changes made, but the overall design concept remained that adopted in eight years ealier. Repeaters not having yet been shown to be effective, it's not surprising that the military stayed with a basic action design considered "tried and true." In 1872 trials were held to determine a "modern" new production arm to replace the obsolescent. GENERALLY: For the history and development of the basic design of this rifle, please see the commentary on the M1865-1868 US Springfield.(.50-70 Govt.)
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