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TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 RIFLE.

Cal. 45-70. S# 141938. Bbl. 32 5/8". Sporterized rifle w/later barrel (bayonet housing removed) Buffington rifle rear sight & two Bbl bands. Stock cutdown to 6” in front of rear band. “SWP/1891” cartouche, sliding trapdoor buttplate w/ holes in buttstock for tools. 1884 dated low arch breechblock. CONDITION: metal is a blue/gray patina w/ frecking & light rust. Trace to muted case color on the breechblock & upper tang. Bore is good, bright w light pitting. (01-22070/CW). ANTIQUE. $300-400.