SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Cal. 45/70. SN 188376L. 22″ rnd bbl. The “SWP” cartouche is dated 1882. The rear sight has the proper “C” mark. The left side of the stock is stamped “S.P.F. C 30” near the buttplate. This marking is thought by the consignor to indicate the Pennsylvania State Police. The 2-pc cleaning rod is in the compartment under the buttplate but the headless shell extractor is missing. CONDITION: Very good to fine. 50% of the thinning blue on the bbl and muted casehardening colors on top of the breechblock. Light pitting on the hammer, triggerguard and buttplate. Stock has a crack at the buttplate but is generally good. Troy Collection 4-52046 FS304 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1283	$2,875.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Cal. 45/70. SN 188376L. 22″ rnd bbl. The “SWP” cartouche is dated 1882. The rear sight has the proper “C” mark. The left side of the stock is stamped “S.P.F. C 30” near the buttplate. This marking is thought by the consignor to indicate the Pennsylvania State Police. The 2-pc cleaning rod is in the compartment under the buttplate but the headless shell extractor is missing. CONDITION: Very good to fine. 50% of the thinning blue on the bbl and muted casehardening colors on top of the breechblock. Light pitting on the hammer, triggerguard and buttplate. Stock has a crack at the buttplate but is generally good. Troy Collection 4-52046 FS304 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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