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Lot 205: Three U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Lot 205: Three U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Springfield Model 1873 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1159
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 21
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.

Description:

Serial number dates to 1874. Assembled from parts using Civil War stock and Bannerman 1883 dated lock. Includes "US" socket bayonet, scabbard, and "US" frog hand marked "MAXFIELD" on the back.

B) Springfield Model 1870 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1870
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1159
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 21
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.

Description:

"1865" dated lock. Includes "U.S." marked socket bayonet.

C) Springfield Model 1879 Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1879 Trapdoor
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1159
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 21
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

"1882" dated cartouche. Includes leather sling.

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