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Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Infantry Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:425.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Infantry Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Single Shot Cartridge Infantry Rifle, with 1877 improvements, and leather sling, #495167, .45-70 CF cal., 32.5'' round barrel marked ''V/P/(eagle head)/P'' at breech; trapdoor marked ''U.S./Model/1873'' with 1877 low-arch breech; iron furniture including two spring-retained barrel bands, lock with ''(spread eagle)'' to left of ''U.S./Springfield'' ahead of hammer, unmarked triggerguard, buttplate with ''US'' stamp on top tang, sling swivels at front band and triggerguard, slotted ramrod; brass nosecap. Standard integral block-blade front and correct ''R'' (Rifle) marked adjustable sliding-leaf rear sights. Oil-finished one-piece walnut stock with 1877 lengthened comb. Condition is very good retaining a smooth brown patina to barrel, darkened case hardening to lockplate and trapdoor, gunmetal gray to balance of metal and with cleaned pitting to triggerguard. Stock is smooth and sound, lacking an inspector's cartouche, and showing a later coat of varnish. Action is smooth and tight; bore is shiny with distinct rifling. Sling shows minor age cracking to leather finish but is very nice and complete. Est.: $850-$1,250. (Antique)