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Lot 21: Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Sporting Buffalo Rifle

Lot 21: Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Sporting Buffalo Rifle

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Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Sporting Buffalo Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70
Barrel: 25 3/4 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 645
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is frosted with pitting and distinct rifling.
Description:

Built on a Springfield Model 1873 receiver (c. 1873-1877) with an unmarked lock plate, an unmarked barrel chambered in .50-70 caliber and a half stock.

Rating Definition:

Very good as a period configured buffalo rifle with the barrel retaining much of the refinished brown, much of the original blue on the trigger guard, mixed brown and gray patina on other surfaces, some scattered pitting, moderate wear on wood. Extractor does not function, otherwise action functions properly.



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