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Lot 2163:Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Military Long Arms

June 22nd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 2163:Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Military Long Arms

June 22nd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Military Long Arms

A) Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet and Indian Wars Era M1876 Prairie Belt

Manufactured in 1883. "SWP/1883" cartouche. Includes "US" marked socket bayonet with scabbard and brown leather frog, brown leather sling, and an Indian Wars era M1876 prairie belt for use with .45-70.

ConditionGood with some original finish, gray and brown patina, and freckling. Stock is very good, with scratches, dents and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Accessories are also good.
Details
ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.
Model1879
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge45-70 Government
Barrel32 5/8 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1598

B) Custer Era Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1874. Some of these Model 1873 carbines are known to have been used in the Battle of Little Bighorn in June 1876, although not all their serial numbers are verified. Left mounted saddle bar and ring, correct stock with short 9 inch comb, circled script "P" firing proof stamped behind the lower tang. "L.C" stamped on top of the breech, "P.L.C." stamped on the right of the buttstock.

ConditionGood overall, with smooth brown and gray patina, freckling, and scratches, dents, cracks and chips in the stock. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.
Model1873
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge45-70 Government
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1598
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