EXCEEDINGLY RARE SPRINGFIELD LEE VERTICAL ACTION MILITARY RIFLE.

SN 11. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 1200 yard musket ladder rear sight. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two bands, the upper with both stacking & sling wires with corresponding sling wire in the trigger guard. It has a slotted head ramrod. Top tang is marked with the “1875” patent date and “U.S.”. Left side of wrist has a crisp “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche. Breech is most unusual, made in Martini-style with top access which is activated by pulling the hammer to the first notch and then pressing the hammer spur forward which lowers the breech block and extracts the cartridge. Breech block remains locked in the open position by the extractor until a fresh cartridge is inserted. The cartridge case rim engages the extractor and when pressed forward releases the breech block which is then closed by pulling the hammer to the next notch, which locks it in place until ready to fire, a very unique design. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only a total of 143 of these rare rifles produced in 1875, making it one of the most rare of all Springfield rifles. Most of these rifles encountered by this cataloger have shown light to moderate use but all thus far most have been used to some extent. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig arsenal finish with strong bright blues and bright metal loading slot in the breech block. Stock has a few very light handling & storage marks and overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-54061 JR53 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1533

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1533	$9,200.00	EXCEEDINGLY RARE SPRINGFIELD LEE VERTICAL ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. SN 11. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 1200 yard musket ladder rear sight. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two bands, the upper with both stacking & sling wires with corresponding sling wire in the trigger guard. It has a slotted head ramrod. Top tang is marked with the “1875” patent date and “U.S.”. Left side of wrist has a crisp “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche. Breech is most unusual, made in Martini-style with top access which is activated by pulling the hammer to the first notch and then pressing the hammer spur forward which lowers the breech block and extracts the cartridge. Breech block remains locked in the open position by the extractor until a fresh cartridge is inserted. The cartridge case rim engages the extractor and when pressed forward releases the breech block which is then closed by pulling the hammer to the next notch, which locks it in place until ready to fire, a very unique design. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only a total of 143 of these rare rifles produced in 1875, making it one of the most rare of all Springfield rifles. Most of these rifles encountered by this cataloger have shown light to moderate use but all thus far most have been used to some extent. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig arsenal finish with strong bright blues and bright metal loading slot in the breech block. Stock has a few very light handling & storage marks and overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-54061 JR53 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1533 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}

EXCEEDINGLY RARE SPRINGFIELD LEE VERTICAL ACTION MILITARY RIFLE.