SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 32351. Cal. 50 CF (50-70). Usual configuration with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with 1,000 yard ladder rear sight. It has “1870” dated breech block with “1863” dated lockplate. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with two bbl bands and slotted head ramrod with sling loops and “US” marked musket buttplate. PROVENANCE: R.Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & bands retain a cleaned metal color from many years ago, now with a light patina and scattered spots of rust. Breech block & lockplate are a mottled silver/brown patina and the trigger guard & buttplate are cleaned metal with fine pitting. Stock is sound with good edges and minor nicks & scratches with a ding on right side of butt and retains most of a fine oil finish, possibly restored. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore that may clean better. 4-31966 JR164 (1,500-2,500)

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
	1614	$862.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 32351. Cal. 50 CF (50-70). Usual configuration with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with 1,000 yard ladder rear sight. It has “1870” dated breech block with “1863” dated lockplate. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with two bbl bands and slotted head ramrod with sling loops and “US” marked musket buttplate. PROVENANCE: R.Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & bands retain a cleaned metal color from many years ago, now with a light patina and scattered spots of rust. Breech block & lockplate are a mottled silver/brown patina and the trigger guard & buttplate are cleaned metal with fine pitting. Stock is sound with good edges and minor nicks & scratches with a ding on right side of butt and retains most of a fine oil finish, possibly restored. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore that may clean better. 4-31966 JR164 (1,500-2,500) 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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