SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 545578. Usual configuration with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight & Buffington rear sight. It is mounted in a 1-pc. walnut stock with two bands & rnd ramrod bayonet. It has an “1892” dated “SWP” cartouche on the left wrist. Right side of the buttstock is stamped with a large “25” and a small “93”. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig finish, turning plum toward the muzzle with a fingernail sized cleaned spot. Breechblock retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Stock is sound & retains most of its orig arsenal finish. Trigger guard has light surface rust. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Pierre Renaud Collection 4-55713 JR272 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	4061	$1,035.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 545578. Usual configuration with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight & Buffington rear sight. It is mounted in a 1-pc. walnut stock with two bands & rnd ramrod bayonet. It has an “1892” dated “SWP” cartouche on the left wrist. Right side of the buttstock is stamped with a large “25” and a small “93”. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig finish, turning plum toward the muzzle with a fingernail sized cleaned spot. Breechblock retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Stock is sound & retains most of its orig arsenal finish. Trigger guard has light surface rust. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Pierre Renaud Collection 4-55713 JR272 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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