In regards to your last question, that's really something you would need to need to take up with a qualified antiques dealer/appraiser who can provide a hands on evaluation of the rifle. You might also want to try the following books, websites and forums. Also the staff at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site may be able to help you some. For technical details, there are some records of the Springfield Armory at the National Archives at Boston. Model 1873 Springfield First Type Officer39s Sporting Rifle, 45-70 Caliber, Serial Number 45 (Total quantity 477), One of small group bearing 1881 inspectors39 mark, A superior early production example subsequently became the US Model 1875, Very fine plus, F729. Exact dimensions will vary by what type of M1884 you have. The M1884 was created in rifle, cadet rifle, and carbine versions. The following gives serial numbers ranges for dates of manufacture.
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