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US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR SINGLE SHOT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR SINGLE SHOT

RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 261463. Bbl. 32 5/8" with pinned blade front sight and Model 1879, 1200 yard leaf rear sight. Model 1873 low arch breech block. 2 Band walnut stock with lightly visible 1884 dated cartouche. Slotted tip ramrod. Toeline has circle "P" firing proof. CONDITION: barrel finish is fading to a brown patina. Breechblock retains visible case colors on inside areas. Action and lock have faded to mottled gray. Stock has added finish over numerous heavy dents and handling marks with chips along barrel channel. Bore is generally bright with sound rifling showing small spots of very light pitting. (01-21805/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.