4448

$2,012.50

SPRINGFIELD 1879 TRAPDOOR SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 182267. Cal 45-70. 22″ bbl having correct 1879 carbine mark rear sight. Case colored action and low arch breech block having star marking behind SN. 1873 dated blued block. Walnut long comb carbine stock with trapdoor steel buttplate containing three piece cleaning rod. Stock has “SWP/1881” cartouche. CONDITION: Bbl blue turning to faded smooth brown patina. Hammer and receiver retain good case colors in protected areas with balance fading to mottled grey. Lockplate has spots of fading blue blending with patina. Stocks show numerous scratches, dents, and handling marks having chips around saddle ring bar and behind lock. Good bright bore. 51087-9 DS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 4448

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Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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