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Lot 398: U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 17, 2020

Lot 398: U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 17, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1879
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2637
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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:

Blade front and "C" marked ski-ramp rear sights, with "V/P/eagle head" on the left side of the breech, "U.S./MODEL/1873" on the breechblock, and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" on the lock plate with the Springfield Eagle motif ahead of the hammer. Smooth stock with "SWP/1880" cartouche behind the saddle ring bar, circled and serifed "P" behind the trigger guard, and a "US" marked buttplate with storage compartment.

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