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Lot #3130

Lot 3129: U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 3129: U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,100
Price Realized:
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1879
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1736
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 39
Class: Antique
Description:

Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a low arch breechblock and 3-click tumbler. Smooth "short wrist/long comb" stock, with "U" marked barrel bands, "A/10/17" painted in white on the right side of the buttstock, "17" in green on the left, "309" on the wrist and comb, and a "US" buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fair, with a dark brown patina on the barrel, dark traces of the original casehardening on the lock, hammer and breech, and scattered handling marks overall. The stock is good, with some mild dents and scuffs. Mechanically very good.



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