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Springfield 1865 Allin Trapdoor Infantry Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Springfield 1865 Allin Trapdoor Infantry Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1865 Allin Trapdoor Single Shot Cartridge Infantry Rifle, NVSN, .58 RF cal., 37.75'' round barrel, unmarked trapdoor, spread-eagle on lockplate near ''U.S./Springfield, 1863'' stamped behind hammer, ''US'' on buttplate tang. Arsenal altered from the Model 1861 percussion musket. Metal originally finished bright, oil-finished one-piece walnut stock. (Ref. page 7 of the book, ''The .45-70 Springfield'', by Poyer & Riesch.) Condition is good to very good with mostly smooth patinated metal and clear markings. Stock is solid showing age, wear and gouges. Action is tight and crisp, bore is bright. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (Antique)(Joe Poyer collection)