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Lot #2337

Lot 2336: Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Sporting Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Lot 2336: Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Sporting Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Attractive Gemmer Style Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: Trapdoor
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown/antiqued
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2994
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 138
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Model 1884 breech. Consignor indicated this was built by Michael Hughes.

B) Half Stock Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: Trapdoor
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2994
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 138
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Model 1879 breechblock.

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