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Early Springfield 1873 TD Cartridge Infantry Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Early Springfield 1873 TD Cartridge Infantry Rifle
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Very Early U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Single Shot Cartridge Infantry Rifle, #11516, .45-70 CF cal., unmarked 32.5'' round barrel with original sights; ''Model / 1873 / (eagle head)'' marked on trapdoor, umarked lockplate is a probable replacement, ''US'' on buttplate tang. Two steel barrel bands, stacking swivels at front band and triggerguard, steel nosecap and plain tulip-head steel cleaning rod. Metal originally finished bright and case hardened, with oil finished one-piece walnut stock. Condition is good+ with smooth and moderately toned metal and clear markings. Stock with faint inspector's cartouche opposite lockplate, has been professionally repaired where once broken at wrist, showing filler and one wood patch ahead of triggerguard but is solid with good color and a few minor dings and scrapes from military use. Action is smooth and strong, bore is clean with defined rifling. Est.: $500-$650. (Antique)