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Custom Springfield Armory Model 1868 Officers Model Trapdoor Rifle

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Custom Springfield Armory Model 1868 Officers Model Trapdoor Rifle
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serial #931, 40-70 BN, 27 1/2” octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. Built around an original Model 1868 receiver and action, this handsome rifle is a finely constructed representation of the desirable Officers Model trapdoor. The custom barrel retains about 99% quality rust blue while the action retains about 95% restored case-hardened colors mixing with areas of smooth gray under a coating of protective lacquer. The lockplate is dated 1863 at the rear while the breechblock is dated 1870 and the right side of the action has been stamped with the cartridge designation. The barrel band and buttplate also show nice colors, the fancy triggerguard retains about 99% rust blue and the screw heads show nice fire blue. The smooth walnut stock with fancy nickeled nosecap remains in near excellent condition as nicely refinished showing some scattered light dings, small abrasion along the bottom edge below the lockplate and a peculiar small hole at the rear below the lockplate. The rifle is equipped with sling swivels, cleaning rod, double set triggers, Model 1879 rifle rear sight and Lyman combination front sight. The action seems to function well mechanically. A lovely custom rifle in a classic single shot target cartridge. (13B11647-4) {ANTIQUE} (2000/2500)