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Lot 4099:Two U.S. Springfield Armory Trapdoor Rifles with Bayonets

February 23rd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 4099:Two U.S. Springfield Armory Trapdoor Rifles with Bayonets

February 23rd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$800 - $1,200

A) Springfield Model 1879 Rifle

Manufactured 1884, faint "SWP/1883" cartouche. Includes a "US" marked socket bayonet.

ConditionGood, with traces of original finish, some scattered patches of light pitting/oxidation, and scattered minor handling marks on the refinished wood. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1879

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45-70 Government

Barrel32 5/8 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is slightly frosted with light streaking/spotting and crisp rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) Springfield Armory Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufactured 1891, "SWP/1891" cartouche, fitted with "ramrod" bayonet.

ConditionGood, with some original finish, some scattered light spotting, large patch of rough oxidation on upper left of barrel, and scattered minor handling marks in the wood. Mechanically excellent.