SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 232150. Cal. 45-70. Standard rifle with 32-5/8″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, two bands and slotted buttonhead ramrod. Bbl has usual proofs. Breech block is dated “1884” and the 1-pc walnut stock has a rectangular “SWP” cartouche with the date “1889”. It has 2-pc trigger guard with serrated trigger and smooth “US” marked buttplate without trap. The buttstock, under the buttplate, is marked in pencil “NORM SANKEY, REPUBLIC KANSAS 66964”. Buttplate tang “US” marking is unusual with shadow lines and the small initial “W”. Bottom of stock has the “P” in a circle proof with the tiny initials “CB”. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. As new, appears to be unfired, retaining virtually of its fine orig arsenal finish to both metal & wood with brilliant case colors on the breech block. Appears to be unfired. A truly exceptional piece. 4-31802 JR157 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1167	$4,312.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 232150. Cal. 45-70. Standard rifle with 32-5/8″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, two bands and slotted buttonhead ramrod. Bbl has usual proofs. Breech block is dated “1884” and the 1-pc walnut stock has a rectangular “SWP” cartouche with the date “1889”. It has 2-pc trigger guard with serrated trigger and smooth “US” marked buttplate without trap. The buttstock, under the buttplate, is marked in pencil “NORM SANKEY, REPUBLIC KANSAS 66964”. Buttplate tang “US” marking is unusual with shadow lines and the small initial “W”. Bottom of stock has the “P” in a circle proof with the tiny initials “CB”. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. As new, appears to be unfired, retaining virtually of its fine orig arsenal finish to both metal & wood with brilliant case colors on the breech block. Appears to be unfired. A truly exceptional piece. 4-31802 JR157 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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