This custom Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor rifle was sporterized and features a 26" heavy octagon barrel marked "45-70 GOVT" on the left rear flat and is fitted with a dove tailed brass blade front sight and adjustable rear sporting sight. The top of the breechblock is marked "U.S. / MODEL / 1873". The trigger guard squared style with a spur and is decorated with floral scroll engraving. Adjustable double set triggers have been installed and the stock forearm has been cut down, the wrist area checkered and an ebony insert has been used to fill the cleaning rod slot. A 3 1/4" upper tang extension has been added and the stock retains an original buttplate marked "US" ahead of the tang screw and "SD&G" behind the screw.

Custom refurbished overall with, the lock, hammer, trigger plate, upper tang and buttplate having all been case colored and retaining almost all of their respective bright colors. The barrel has a smooth gray patina with thin streaks of blue finish. The trigger guard, receiver and breechblock have a smooth dark patina with some minor pitting on the trapdoor latch. The stock has been freshened with a coat of varnish and remains very good with a small chip on the toe, a few minor scuffs and dings and crisp checkering. Mechanically very good.