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Lot #1145
Lot #1147

Lot 1146: Very Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Lot 1146: Very Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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Very Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1879
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1107
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 72
Class: Antique
Description:

The rear sight is graduated to 1,200 yards with a base graduated 1-5 (both marked "R"). The left rear of the barrel is stamped with "V/P/eagle head/P" proofs and the top of the barrel at the breech is stamped with the letter "R" and a "S" on the lower left. The breech block is marked "U.S./MODEL/1873" and the lock plate is marked with the eagle/shield motif and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD". It has a three-click tumbler and serrated trigger. The full length straight wrist stock wrist has a script "SWP/1883" boxed cartouche on the left side above the trigger and a circled "P" is stamped behind the trigger guard and a stamped "K". The buttplate has "US" on the tang. The sling swivels are mounted to the front of the trigger guard and the front barrel band. Includes a slotted button head ramrod.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The rifle retains 85% of the original finish with 60% plus case colors remaining on the breechblock. The finish is thinning on the barrel to form a brown patina with some minor scratches and marks throughout and some small areas of oxidation. The buttplate has some wear on the edges. The wood is very fine with various minor dings, scratches, and marks. Mechanically excellent.



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