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SPRINGFIELD 1888 RAMROD BAYONET TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD 1888 RAMROD BAYONET TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
Cal. 45-70. S# 515258. Bbl. 32 5/8". Pinned blade front sight w/ Buffington rear sight. Case colored receiver & breech block w/ 1884 date. Blued Springfield lock. 2 band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & retractable ramrod bayonet. Left ear has clear "SWP" cartouche w/ 1891 date. Approx. 65,000 mfg. 1889-1893. CONDITION: fine retaining over 80% lightly faded blue & case colored metal finish. Original stock finish shows scattered marks & small dents. Bright Bore w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor, Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. (01-24644/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.