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Lot 282: U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 282: U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1879 Trapdoor
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1454
Item Interest: Average
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:

Buttplate with trap, "C" marked rear sight, and a faint "SWP/1881" boxed script cartouche on the left stock flat. "US" above period added "S.C." (possibly South Carolina) marked on top of the buttplate.

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