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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 CARBINE STYLE TRAPDOOR.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 500.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 CARBINE STYLE TRAPDOOR.

Cal. 45-70. S# restamped to 16324, original number was removed. Bbl. 22" shortened from 32 5/8" rifle length. Reattached pinned blade front sight and Model 1879 carbine rear sight. 1873 Dated high arch breechblock. 1873 Dated US Springfield lock. Long comb carbine stock with saddle ring and bar on left side having illegible cartouche. CONDITION: metal shows heavy cleaning with gray coloration from touchup finish. Heavily sanded and refinished stock shows scratches and marks with crack at forearm tip. Pitted bore with worn rifling. (01-21413/DS). ANTIQUE. $350-500.