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Springfield M.1873 Trapdoor Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:225.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Springfield M.1873 Trapdoor Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Single Shot Rifle, #223201, .45-70 cal., 32-1/2'' barrel, blue and case hardened finish, bronze firing pin, walnut stock, with 2nd type ramrod and 5th form buckhorn rear sight. Marked ''U.S'' on buttplate tang, with large ''V/P/(eagle)'' on barrel, and ''U.S./Model/1873'' on breechblock. No stock markings visible. Mfg'd 1882. Condition is very good as arsenal refinished. Finish has turned to a pleasing brown overall with some surface corrosion remaining. Stock is sound with no breaks or checking, and some white paint flecks on right side of stock. Action is tight, bore is very good with some light frosting in the grooves. Est.: $450-$650. (Antique)