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Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Cal: .45-70 SN: 244171

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Cal: .45-70 SN: 244171
Blued breechloading US military rifle with a 32.5" barrel. Barrel is mottled grey/brown with surface rust, rust stains, some pitting and scrapes. Lock plate is stamped "US Springfield" with no date."Model 1873" is stamped on breechblock. Butt plate has a large dent in the heel. Wood has letters "N. G. H. G 17" stamped in it. Front sight is hooded and rear ladder sight is adjustable for elevation (but it is loose). Wood has cracks from the butt plate forward and by the head of the rear lock plate screw. Bore is dirty but shiny with light rifling. Action works well. Condition is fair. *Antique Firearm*