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Lot 1277:U.S. Springfield Model 1882 Chaffee-Reece Rifle

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1277:U.S. Springfield Model 1882 Chaffee-Reece Rifle

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1882 Chaffee-Reece Bolt Action Rifle

These rifles are based on designs by General J. N. Reece (commonly misspelled Reese) and Reuben Chaffee and approved for production and field use by the Ordnance Department in 1882 for testing alongside the Lee and Hotchkiss rifles. Only 753 were manufactured at Springfield Armory in 1884. Colt manufactured the original test rifle. The rifles were ultimately sold off as surplus after trials. Many were damaged and simply sold as scrap. This example has standard markings and features including the crisp "SWP/1884" cartouche on the left side of the butt.

ConditionVery good plus with 40% original finish on the barrel, 30% of original casehardened finish elsewhere, smooth gray and brown patina on most of the balance, rusted and pitted buttplate, filler visible on the butt, and mild dings and scratches on the metal and wood. The magazine needs work. The action is mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.
Model1882
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge45-70
Barrel28 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1345
Catalog page248
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