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Springfield 1882 U.S. Magazine Rifle .45-70

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Springfield 1882 U.S. Magazine Rifle .45-70
U.S. Springfield Chaffee-Reese 1882. Bolt Action Repeating Rifle. Barrel length: 22”. This is an example of one of only 753 manufactured by Springfield Armory in 1884. Invented in 1879 and selected by the Magazine Rifle Board of 1882 for trials, the rifle and its unique double-ratchet magazine, make this one of the rarest rifles manufactured by Springfield Armory. The rifle appears to have been modified from its original 27 7/8 inch barrel length by modifying the stock and shortening the barrel to 22” carbine length. Missing ~ 1” of stock which has been cutoff. Sights and magazine assembly are missing. Parts gun *Antique Firearm*