Lot 2518: U.S. Springfield 1873 Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device

Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device, Cartridge Block, and Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Lot 2518: U.S. Springfield 1873 Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device

Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device, Cartridge Block, and Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750

Price Realized:

Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device, Cartridge Block, and Bayonet

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.

Model: 1873

Type: Rifle

Gauge: 45-70 Government

Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round

Finish: blue/casehardened

Grip:

Stock: walnut

Item Views: 1092

Item Interest: Active

Serial Number:

Class: Antique

Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

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:

Only 1,008 Springfield trapdoor rifles are believed to have been equipped with the experimental cartridge block holder designed by Lt. Henry Metcalfe. "ESA" oval cartouche. Includes wooden cartridge block, US socket bayonet, scabbard, leather frog, and leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Lot 2518: U.S. Springfield 1873 Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device

Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device, Cartridge Block, and Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Lot 2518: U.S. Springfield 1873 Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device

Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device, Cartridge Block, and Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device, Cartridge Block, and Bayonet

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