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Lot #2442
Lot #2444

Lot 2443: Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Lot 2443: Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1270
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 135
Class: Antique
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1874. Barrel marked "N.J." Buttplate absent.

B) Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: Trapdoor
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50 CF
Barrel: 29 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1270
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 135
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.

Description:

Breech block dated "1870" and "1864" dated lock. Buttplate absent.

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