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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE
SERIAL NUMBER: 120712. BARREL: 32-1/2". CALIBER: .45-70. MANUFACTURED: 1880. "V/P/eagles head" marked on the chamber. "1873" marked breech block. Crisp markings on the lock. There is a faint boxed cartouche on the left side of the stock. Circled "P" firing proof on the bottom of the wrist. "US" marked on the top of the butt plate. Blade front sight and 1873 pattern rear sight, which is marked "R". Military blued finish and Oil finished wood stock. Smooth metal butt plate. Original ramrod. Includes attached period leather sling, of which the markings are illegible. CONDITION: Metal is fair-good, with heavy wear and areas of brown patina forming throughout. No signs of real cleaning. Wood has handling marks, scrapes, scratches and dents. Bore has a gray frosted appearance, with very good overall rifling retained. Hammer is tight. Sling has heavy wear and crazing. Some oxidation is present on the brass buckles. ANTIQUE