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SPRINGFIELD 1873 CUTDOWN TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD 1873 CUTDOWN TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

Cal. 45-70. No remaining S#. Bbl. cut from rifle length to 22" carbine length. Replacement blade front sight w/ replacement fixed V notch rear sight. 1873 Dated high arch breechblock w/ American eagle, crossed sabers & "US" marking. 1873 Dated lock w/ 2-click tumbler. Single band fastened carbine stock w/ altered long comb stock w/ out cleaning rod compartment having solid steel carbine buttplate. Left side of stock has bases only for saddle ring bar. CONDITION: cleaned metal has gray appearance showing numerous dents, handling marks & spots of light pitting. Stock has heavily worn appearance w/ numerous deep dents having cracks & chips in forearm & at action areas. Bore is generally bright w/ worn rifling & scattered spots of light pitting. (01-20419/DS). ANTIQUE. $300-500.