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Lot 429:Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet

December 2nd, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Lot 429:Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet

December 2nd, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$850 - $1,300

Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet

Blade front sight with hood, rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards, "V P eagle head P" markings on left rear of barrel,"U.S./MODEL/1873" on the low arch breechblock, "Eagle/shield" motif with "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" on lock plate, and 3-click tumbler. Stock with SWP/1881 cartouche, circled "P" and "US" marked buttplate. With leather sling and "US" marked socket bayonet.

ConditionVery fine as Arsenal refurbished. The rifle retains 90% original blue finish with the breechblock and upper tang retaining 80% of the originalcase colors. Markings have been restamped. The middle barrel band is a reblued replacement. The stock is very fine with crisp cartouche and a series of minor dents present on the forearm (right side) and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1879

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45-70

Barrel32 5/8 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL