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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1881 Trapdoor "Forager" Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Shotguns Start Price:950.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,700.00 USD
Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1881 Trapdoor  Forager  Shotgun
Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1881 Trapdoor "Forager" Shotgun

These forager shotguns were manufactured in the early 1880s by the Springfield Armory using primarily Civil War musket stocks and barrels and modified Model 1873 trapdoor breechblock adapted for 20 gauge brass shot shells and were used at remote outposts into the early 20th century. Few have survived since most experienced years of hard use and neglect.

Manufacture: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1881
BBL: 26 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 20
Finish: bright/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 945

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