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Lot #117
Lot #119

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

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

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

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1888-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1287
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Antique
Description:

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

Rating Definition:

Excellent, 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.



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