SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR LINE THROWING GUN.

SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR LINE THROWING GUN. Cal 45-70 blank. SN 103041. WWII era line gun by the Coston Supply Co., of New York. Consists of a trapdoor rifle with 14” smooth bore bbl with Buffington rear sight in a cut down stock. Accompanied by an original Coston wooden carrying case that contains 8 brass projectiles, one canister of flax line, three winding spindles and 15-rounds of original Western Blank ammunition. Missing from the package is the fixture for attaching a line canister to the rifle, two canisters, two projectiles, solvent and cleaning equipment. Also accompanies is an original Coston 4-page pamphlet with a list of equipment and instructions. CONDITION: Rifle is as issued retaining most of its fine restored finish with a hairline by the front lockplate screw. The Coston pamphlet is yellowed stained and soiled with tape repairs, but is complete. Box is fine, nicked and soiled on the outside, otherwise fine. 4-50687 JR400 (750-1,250)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	1495C.	$1,495.00	SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR LINE THROWING GUN. Cal 45-70 blank. SN 103041. WWII era line gun by the Coston Supply Co., of New York. Consists of a trapdoor rifle with 14” smooth bore bbl with Buffington rear sight in a cut down stock. Accompanied by an original Coston wooden carrying case that contains 8 brass projectiles, one canister of flax line, three winding spindles and 15-rounds of original Western Blank ammunition. Missing from the package is the fixture for attaching a line canister to the rifle, two canisters, two projectiles, solvent and cleaning equipment. Also accompanies is an original Coston 4-page pamphlet with a list of equipment and instructions. CONDITION: Rifle is as issued retaining most of its fine restored finish with a hairline by the front lockplate screw. The Coston pamphlet is yellowed stained and soiled with tape repairs, but is complete. Box is fine, nicked and soiled on the outside, otherwise fine. 4-50687 JR400 (750-1,250) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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