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Rare U.S. Model 1871 Trial Springfield Ward Burton Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
Rare U.S. Model 1871 Trial Springfield Ward Burton Carbine
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.50-70 caliber, 22.25" barrel, NSN. Bright finish with walnut stock secured by spring-retained barrel band. Blade front sight with 1870-type ladder rear sight. Top of bolt marked with two-line Remington address and patent date, left side of receiver marked "U.S./SPRINGFIELD 1871". Wrist under sling bar marked with correct "ESA" cartouche, additional "AL" stamp rear of triggerguard. **Good condition overall. Most of the original blued finish has thinned to a gunmetal gray patination with some salt and pepper oxidation throughout. Stock has some handling marks and blemishes. Action is functional with a good bright bore showing visible edges to rifling. A desirable example of this rare experimental carbine of which just over 300 were made.** $5,000-$7,500