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Lot 118:U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Lot 118:U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,000 - $3,500

Exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet

Fitted with a blade front sight and "R" marked Buffington rear sight, and the Model 1888 sliding ramrod bayonet. Boxed script "SWP/1891" (Samuel W. Porter) inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist, circled "P" proof behind the lower tang, and "US" marked buttplate tang. Fitted with a Rock Island Arsenal brown leather sling, contains a shell extractor tool, screw-on ramrod tip and combination tool in the butt compartment, and includes a later M1902 pattern "US" embossed McKeever brown leather .30 caliber cartridge box containing a later pattern combination tool. Provenance: Richard Peters, USMC, Reserves Law Enforcement, a Gentleman

ConditionExcellent, retains 97% plus original blue finish, 95% vivid original case colors with some light fading on the top edge of the breech block. The stock is also excellent with rich oil finish and attractive original raised grains, a few scattered dings, distinct edges and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1888-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45-70 Government

Barrel32 5/8 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX