1879 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

1879 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Cal. 45-70. SN 131856. Standard carbine with 22” bbl, square base front sight with ski jump rear sight marked with a “C”. Breechblock is case colored and dated 1873 as is the lockplate. It has a 1-pc stock with a sling bar and ring on the left side and carbine butt with trap. The forestock has been modified with the addition of a grasping groove on each side. CONDITION: Stock as noted. Metal is very fine and retains an even dark blue/brown patina. Breechblock retains about 50% case colors with the balance turned silver. Tang retains most of its original case colors. Hammer and lockplate are a dark blue gray. Stock has hairline back of the lockplate and retains most of a custom finish. Bright shiny bore. 4-52347 JR131 (800-1,200)

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
	1445	$977.00	1879 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Cal. 45-70. SN 131856. Standard carbine with 22” bbl, square base front sight with ski jump rear sight marked with a “C”. Breechblock is case colored and dated 1873 as is the lockplate. It has a 1-pc stock with a sling bar and ring on the left side and carbine butt with trap. The forestock has been modified with the addition of a grasping groove on each side. CONDITION: Stock as noted. Metal is very fine and retains an even dark blue/brown patina. Breechblock retains about 50% case colors with the balance turned silver. Tang retains most of its original case colors. Hammer and lockplate are a dark blue gray. Stock has hairline back of the lockplate and retains most of a custom finish. Bright shiny bore. 4-52347 JR131 (800-1,200) 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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