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Springfield 1873 TD Cartridge Infantry Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:325.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Springfield 1873 TD Cartridge Infantry Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Single Shot Cartridge Infantry Rifle, #219259, .45-70 CF cal., 32.5'' round barrel with original sights marked ''V/P/(eagle head)/P'' at breech; ''U.S./Model/1873'' marked on trapdoor, spread-eagle and ''U.S./Springfield'' on lockplate, ''US'' on buttplate tang. Two steel barrel bands, stacking swivels at front band and triggerguard, steel nose cap and original slotted steel cleaning rod. Metal originally finished bright and case hardened, with oil finished one-piece walnut stock. Condition is good to very good, with smooth and moderately toned metal and clear markings. Stock with faint inspector's cartouche opposite lockplate and is solid with the normal dings and scrapes of military use. Action is smooth and strong, bore is shiny with deep rifling. Est.: $650-$950. (Antique)