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U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 CARBINE.

Cal. 45-70. S# 138793. 22" Bbl. w/ "C" marked curved long range rear sight has proofs at rear. Narrow receiver w/ low arch breech block has S# at rear. Lockplate is undated. Stock w/ saddle ring on left side attaches to bbl. w/ 1 band. Has long comb & recess in butt for cleaning rod under gate. Buttplate stamped "US". Inspector's mark very faint. CONDITION: good, metal parts w/ mostly dark brown patina which shows some cleaning & scattered pitting. Stock w/ old oil finish has many bumps & marks. Good bore, shiny w/ light pitting. Mechanically good. Breech block a bit wobbly. Lock is good. (01-20352/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,600.