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Lot 4219: Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Military Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 23, 2024

Lot 4219: Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Military Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 23, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1879
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 775
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

Manufactured in 1884. "SWP/1883" cartouche. Includes a "MASS/US" marked socket bayonet.

Rating Definition:

Good as refinished, with brown patina, pitting, corrosion and freckling. Stock is very good with scratches, dents, and a few small cracks and chips with an absent section at the left tip of the forend. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is good.



B) Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1877
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 775
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured in 1878. Faint "ESA/1877" oval cartouche. "140" stamped on top of the buttstock and also painted upside down on the left.

Rating Definition:

Good overall as refinished, with brown patina, pitting, corrosion, and scratches, dents, cracks and chips in the stock. Mechanically excellent.



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