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Lot 1336:U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1336:U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,500

U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle

The receiver has "MODEL 1871" marked on the left side and the eagle over "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1872" on the right side. The upper tang has the Remington patent date marking and the two barrel bands are stamped with the letter "U" on the right side. Equipped with a folding ladder rear sight and a blade front sight. Full length stock with a leather sling, "US" marked buttplate and an "ESA" cartouche on the left side of the wrist.

ConditionVery fine. The barrel and bands have a bright appearance showing a few small areas of minor pitting. The receiver retains 60% original case colors. The wood is excellent with a large dent (right side of forearm) and some minor handling marks. The cartouche is sharp.

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1871

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge50 CF

Barrel36 inch round

Finishbright/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page141