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Springfield 1873 Trapdoor .45-70 SN: 15237

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
Springfield 1873 Trapdoor .45-70 SN: 15237
Rifle. Single-Shot. Breechblock Action. U.S. Military issue. Produced 1873-1884. 32.5" barrel. Flip/ladder rear sight stamped "R" for rifle. "VP and eagle proofed barrel. Lock plate stamped "U.S. Springfield" with eagle. (Feint). U.S. stamped buttplate. "P" proof cartouche and "N" stamped behind lower tang. Bore is good. Hammer/breechblock lock up tight. Metal has turned a dull gray patina with some slight surface rust on the receiver/plate. Should clean up. Missing cleaning rod. Wood has the usual dings/scratches found on military rifles. Butt plate is rusted. Comes with correct U.S. marked socket bayonet. scabbard has U.S. marked rosette. Bayonet is poor with surface rust/spots of pitting. NRA Condition-Near Very Good. Antique Firearm.