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Springfield 1888 Trapdoor .45-70 SN: 532767

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Springfield 1888 Trapdoor .45-70 SN: 532767
US Military rifle with Round Rod Bayonet, Buffington rear sight, 32" barrel, sling swivels, stacking swivel. Bore is good to very good condition. Metal is mostly an even dark plum brown, with barrel having a lighter yellowish brown color. Breech block color has turned brown with brighter areas of yellowish silver color. Wood is good to very good condition with many small dents and scrapes, several small gouges. Small repair at stock toe appears a color matched epoxy replacement of a missing chip of wood. Markings, inspection stamps, and stock cartouches are mostly clear and readable. Attributed to 1898 issue to Co. E, 2nd NY Volunteer Infantry. Condition is NRA Good *** Antique Firearm ***