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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1881 "FORAGER" TRAPDOOR SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,250.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1881  FORAGER  TRAPDOOR SHOTGUN.

Cal. 20 Ga. S# 995. Bbl. 26" w/ brass front bead. 1881 Dated low arch breech block. Model 1879 action enlarged to accept the 20 Ga. brass shell w/ out ejector stud in receiver & fitted w/ a special extractor. 1873 Dated Springfield lock w/ 2 click tumbler. Carbine style triggerguard w/ out sling swivels. Corrugated trigger. Sporter style stock is fashioned from a cut down Civil War musket stock w/ filled ramrod channel. Left side of stock has partially visible cartouche w/ 1885 date. Total of 1,376 mfg. for use by government, hunters & scouts, 1881-1885. CONDITION: metal has faded to a mottled gray appearance. Sanded & refinished stock shows numerous handling marks w/ cracks, chips & nail repairs in forearm, sideplate & lock areas. Bore shows scattered light pitting. (01-20443/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.