Springfield 1884 Cleaning Rod Removal

[JPDub]

Hi :-)
I'm a new to this forum, so please don't be too hard on me for asking a question that is probably something that anyone should be able to figure out for themselves.

I just bought a Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle (s/n 258xxx).
It is in very good condition, and seems to be complete except for the front sight hood.

Can someone tell me how to get the cleaning rod out?
I've tried everything that I could think of. I can't find anything to press that would release the rod so I can pull it out. There definitely feels like there is a catch of some kind that is holding it in.

[don744]

Following instructions should be performed pretty much in the order stated.



(1) Remove the cleaning rod. On most arms, this entails pulling the tip of the rod away from the barrel to free it from the stop, and then forward.



On the M1865 it will pull straight out - on the M1866 and M1867 Cadet it must be unscrewed before withdrawal.


On the M1880 and M1882 TRB models, slide the keeper (if present) to the left, press thumbpieces against barrel and withdraw rod.



On the M1884 and 1888 RRB models, press on the checkered thumbpieces to withdraw the rod.

[JPDub]

Thanks for the help.

After bending the cleaning rod far enough away from the barrel, I was able to pull the cleaning rod out okay.
I didn't realize that I would have to bend the rod as much as I did to release it from the piece that was holding it in.

Mine is a 1884 Trapdoor, but apparently it is not a RRB (whatever that is).

Jim

[JPDub]

Sorry, I meant TRB not RRB.

Jim

[don744]

I have an 1873...but I am missing the cleaning rod. Oh well...gives me an excuse to go to gun shows. Take care.