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US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

Cal. 45-70. S# 186571. Bbl. 22". Pinned blade front sight with carbine graduated leaf rear sight. 1873 Dated low arch breech block. Lock is marked "US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873". Band fastened carbine stock with trapdoor buttplate having saddle ring and bar on left side. Left side has a lightly visible 1882 dated cartouche. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a dark patina showing areas of pitting. Sanded and refinished stock shows scratches, marks and small dents. Bore has a lightly frosted appearance with sound rifling. (01-21411/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.