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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 CUTDOWN TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 CUTDOWN TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

Cal. 45-70. S# 182681 followed by star marking. Bbl. shortened from rifle length to 22" carbine length. Replacement pinned blade front sight. Model 1877 curved base carbine rear sight. 1873 Dated low arch breech block. Model 1873 Springfield lock w/ 3 click tumbler. Long comb band fastened walnut carbine stock w/ trapdoor buttplate having saddle ring & bar on left side. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a light gray/brown. Sanded refinish stock shows dents & handling marks w/ sm. cracks in locks & sideplate areas. Dark, lightly pitted bore w/ partially intact rifling. (01-20381/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.