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Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 Govt SN: 562306

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 Govt SN: 562306
Relic condition US military single shot rifle. Barrel measures 28", with small flat square area behind muzzle where a front sight might be located. 1884 dated breech block appears complete, with firing pin & ejector. No rear sight, single barrel band. Stock has been cut to about half barrel length, with a spliced in (loose, not glued or otherwise fastened) forend that has a thicker cross section. Lock plate missing. Wrist has an added pistol grip (checkered, similar style to Officer's model carbines) that appears to be a later addition. Bore is poor rusted condition. Metal surfaces are uniformly dark brown, scaly with rust & thick patina. Wood is fair condition, dry with many small dings & scrapes, large chip missing from reshaped front of forend. Condition is NRA Poor (missing many parts) *** Antique Firearm ***