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Lot 3231:Experimental Nickel Plated U.S. Springfield 1868 Trapdoor Rifle

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3231:Experimental Nickel Plated U.S. Springfield 1868 Trapdoor Rifle

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Documented Experimental Nickel Plated U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet

This experimental nickel plated Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor rifle is one of only 87 reported issued in total with serial numbers observed between 37040-40924. The included copy of a May 15th, 1871 dated hand-written letter from Chief of Ordnance, Alexander B. Dyer, addressed to the Commanding Officer of Springfield Armory directs shipment of these nickel plated rifles to the commanding officers of the Department of the Platte in Nebraska, Leavenworth Arsenal in Kansas, and Fort Monroe Arsenal in Virginia, and lists this rifle by serial number as part of the Leavenworth Arsenal shipment. It has the standard fixed blade front and 1,000 yard notch/folding ladder rear sight, an "1863" dated lock, "1870" dated breechblock, matching serial numbers at the breech, "H 4440" on the right of the breech end of the barrel, "CSC" marked behind the lower tang, and three cartouches on the left flat of the stock including "ESA" of Erskine S. Allin. A "GDM" collection mark is at the toe. Includes a nickel plated US socket bayonet and leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

ConditionVery fine, retaining 85% of the original nickel finish with some light frosting and areas of light flaking. Stock is fine with some light dents and handling marks, and two pin holes on the right rear from a previous collection tag. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is very fine with some scattered light pitting.
Details
ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.
Model1868
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel32 1/2 inch round
Finishnickel
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1860
Catalog page142
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