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Experimental Springfield M.1886 Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Experimental Springfield M.1886 Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Experimental Springfield Armory Model 1886 Single Shot Carbine, 1 of 1000 produced, #334023, .45-70 cal., 24'' barrel, blue and case hardened finish, walnut stock. Marked ''U.S.'' on buttplate tang, Breech marked ''U.S./Model/1884'', with large ''V/P/(eagle)''. Saddlering on left of stock with trap in butt. Lockplate marked ''U.S./Springfield/(eagle)''; stock cartouche is faint but visible. Mfg'd 1886. Condition is excellent as arsenal refinished. One of one thousand produced and issued to the Cavalry in the Western U.S. All were arsenal refinished. Approx. 50% blue remains with the balance turning a pleasing smooth light brown. Action is tight, bore is good with some areas of corrosion. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (Antique)