EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 EXPERIMENTAL POSITIVE CAM TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SN 415527. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 32-5/8″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and Buffington rear sight with an “R” on the standing leaf. Breech block is dated “1888” and lockplate is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” with a small eagle. Mounted in an uncheckered 1-pc walnut stock with two bands and buttonhead ramrod. Upper band has both stacking & sling swivels with a corresponding sling wire on the trigger bow. Buttplate is blued steel musket plate with “US” on the tang. Left side of wrist has a crisp rectangular “SWP / 1888” cartouche. There were only 100 of these rifles produced at Springfield in 1888. Examples of this rare rifle are very seldom encountered and have usually undergone field testing showing wear and occasionally some abuse. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig blue on the bbl, bands, trigger guard & buttplate; breech block & top tang retain strong, bright case colors; lockplate & hammer are a dark oil hardened finish. Wood is equally new with a few minor storage & handling nicks and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-54063 JR51 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1538

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
	1538	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 EXPERIMENTAL POSITIVE CAM TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 415527. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 32-5/8″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and Buffington rear sight with an “R” on the standing leaf. Breech block is dated “1888” and lockplate is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” with a small eagle. Mounted in an uncheckered 1-pc walnut stock with two bands and buttonhead ramrod. Upper band has both stacking & sling swivels with a corresponding sling wire on the trigger bow. Buttplate is blued steel musket plate with “US” on the tang. Left side of wrist has a crisp rectangular “SWP / 1888” cartouche. There were only 100 of these rifles produced at Springfield in 1888. Examples of this rare rifle are very seldom encountered and have usually undergone field testing showing wear and occasionally some abuse. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig blue on the bbl, bands, trigger guard & buttplate; breech block & top tang retain strong, bright case colors; lockplate & hammer are a dark oil hardened finish. Wood is equally new with a few minor storage & handling nicks and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-54063 JR51 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1538 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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EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 EXPERIMENTAL POSITIVE CAM TRAPDOOR RIFLE.