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Lot 3234:U.S. Springfield 1877 Transitional Trapdoor with Bayonet

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3234:U.S. Springfield 1877 Transitional Trapdoor with Bayonet

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,000 - $3,000

Exceptional U.S. Springfield Massachusetts Marked Model 1877 Transitional Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet

The Model 1877 was manufactured from 1877 to 1878 and has attributes of both the Model 1873 and the Model 1879. Only around 20,000 of these rifles were manufactured, making them much scarcer than the other standard models. Standard blade front sight and "R" marked 1,100 yard curved base folding ladder rear sight. Marked "MASS" on top of the breech. "ESA/1878" cartouche. A "GDM" collection mark is at the toe. Includes "MASS/U.S." marked socket bayonet, scabbard, leather frog with "MASS" in raised letters on the brass plaque, and leather sling with carved initials "JJ OC". Provenance: The George Moller Collection

ConditionExcellent with 95% original blue finish on the barrel and receiver, some light muzzle wear, some light flaking on top of the front band, 85% plus original case colors, and half of the original finish on the buttplate. Stock is also excellent with minimal handling evidence and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. The accessories are fine with some patches of light pitting on the bayonet, mild spotting on the scabbard, and light wear on the frog. An exceptional example of a scarce 1877 Trapdoor!

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1877

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45-70 Government

Barrel32 5/8 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL