SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 183552. Cal. 45-70. Standard rifle with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with “R” marked ski jump ladder rear sight. It has the “1873” marked breech block and is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with “1882 SWP” cartouche. It has usual two bands with stacking & sling swivels with a slotted head cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl, bands, lockplate & trigger guard retain about 90% thin blue with some scattered light surface rust. Breech block & top tang retain most of their orig case colors, faded on top of breech block, brilliant in sheltered areas. Stock is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This is a nearly new rifle. 4-59671 JR55 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2270	$805.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 183552. Cal. 45-70. Standard rifle with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with “R” marked ski jump ladder rear sight. It has the “1873” marked breech block and is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with “1882 SWP” cartouche. It has usual two bands with stacking & sling swivels with a slotted head cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl, bands, lockplate & trigger guard retain about 90% thin blue with some scattered light surface rust. Breech block & top tang retain most of their orig case colors, faded on top of breech block, brilliant in sheltered areas. Stock is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This is a nearly new rifle. 4-59671 JR55 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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