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SPRINGFIELD 1870 TRAPDOOR CONVERSION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 350.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD 1870 TRAPDOOR CONVERSION RIFLE.

Cal. 50-70. S# 1439. Bbl. is shortened to 16 1/2" w/ a post front sight & original folding leaf rear sight. 1863 Dated Springfield lock. 1870 Dated high arch breech block. Stock is cut to correspond to shortened bbl. retaining 1 band. CONDITION: metal retains 70% painted finish showing areas of rust & corrosion. Refinished stock shows dents, marks & mildew spots. Bore shows pitting & marks w/ traces of remaining rifling. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19761/DS). ANTIQUE. $250-350.