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  • Auction Catalog #1029
  • Lot #4100
Lot #4099
Lot #4101

Lot 4100: Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2017

Lot 4100: Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2017

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Springfield Model 1879 Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1879 Trapdoor
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2557
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 233
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.

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

Description:

Manufactured in the early 1880s.

B) Springfield Model 1870 Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1870
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 28 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2557
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 233
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:

"1863" dated lock and "1870" breechblock.

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