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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 900.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

Cal. 45-70. S# 151543. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ pinned blade front sight & Model 1877 rifle rear sight w/ curved base. Case colored low arch Model 1873 breech block. 1873 Springfield lock w/ 2 click tumbler. 2 Band fastened walnut stock w/ iron fittings & slotted button tip ramrod. Military leather sling on original swivels. CONDITION: bbl. & lock retain 60% dull fading blue. Breech block & top tang show sm. amounts of case color. Lightly worn original wood finish shows numerous scratches & marks w/ cracks & chips around lock plate. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling showing sm. spots of light pitting. (01-20373/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-900.