RARE MODEL 1880 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH TRIANGULAR RAMROD BAYONET.

SN 155170. Cal. 45-70. This model was the first Springfield effort at developing a self-contained bayonet. It has 32-5/8″ round bbl, square base front sight with stamped sheet steel sight hood and a 1200 yard ski jump rear sight marked with an “R”. Breech block has the M1873 markings without crossed arrows and lock plate has 1879-style markings “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” with a small eagle. Mounted in an uncheckered, full-length one piece walnut stock with straight grip and musket butt plate with trap. It has two bands with front band having a stacking swivel and sling loop with corresponding sling loop in trigger guard. Left side of wrist has a mostly legible “SWP” 1881 cartouche. Bottom of stock has the inspector mark “P” in a circle. Heel of the stock, just forward of butt plate tang is marked with a small “64”. The triangle-shaped pointed sliding bayonet is retained with a small locking spring that has serrated ears on each side which presses a small stud in recesses in top flat of bayonet. Bottom two flats of the exposed part of bayonet have machined serrations. Lifting the locking spring allows the bayonet to slide forward until it encounters another locking recess. The bayonet can be removed for use as a cleaning rod and has threaded end to accommodate cleaning implements. According to Flayderman’s Guide to American Antique Firearms,there were 1,001 of these rare rifles produced in 1880 for trial by the U. S. Military. Indeed they were trial rifles, and mostly saw hard service until they were retired. CONDITION: About very good. The metal, overall, retains a smooth blue-brown patina with traces of case colors on lock plate. Top tang shows strong case colors. Stock has a small chip back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks and dings and retains a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-54065 JR58 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1535

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
	1535	$4,600.00	RARE MODEL 1880 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH TRIANGULAR RAMROD BAYONET. SN 155170. Cal. 45-70. This model was the first Springfield effort at developing a self-contained bayonet. It has 32-5/8″ round bbl, square base front sight with stamped sheet steel sight hood and a 1200 yard ski jump rear sight marked with an “R”. Breech block has the M1873 markings without crossed arrows and lock plate has 1879-style markings “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” with a small eagle. Mounted in an uncheckered, full-length one piece walnut stock with straight grip and musket butt plate with trap. It has two bands with front band having a stacking swivel and sling loop with corresponding sling loop in trigger guard. Left side of wrist has a mostly legible “SWP” 1881 cartouche. Bottom of stock has the inspector mark “P” in a circle. Heel of the stock, just forward of butt plate tang is marked with a small “64”. The triangle-shaped pointed sliding bayonet is retained with a small locking spring that has serrated ears on each side which presses a small stud in recesses in top flat of bayonet. Bottom two flats of the exposed part of bayonet have machined serrations. Lifting the locking spring allows the bayonet to slide forward until it encounters another locking recess. The bayonet can be removed for use as a cleaning rod and has threaded end to accommodate cleaning implements. According to Flayderman’s Guide to American Antique Firearms,there were 1,001 of these rare rifles produced in 1880 for trial by the U. S. Military. Indeed they were trial rifles, and mostly saw hard service until they were retired. CONDITION: About very good. The metal, overall, retains a smooth blue-brown patina with traces of case colors on lock plate. Top tang shows strong case colors. Stock has a small chip back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks and dings and retains a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-54065 JR58 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1535 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.

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RARE MODEL 1880 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH TRIANGULAR RAMROD BAYONET.