MODEL 1868/1878 US SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.

SN 606. Cal. 50-70. Very nice trap door with “1870” dated breech, SN “606” on bbl and breech, buttstock inspected “ESA” and later “SWP / 1881” (Samuel W. Porter). PROVENANCE: Purchased from Robert Abels, NYC, circa 1960. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Crisp action with shiny bore, with very light discernible rifling. Traces of color on breech and lock. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina, with crisp cartouches, metal overall cleaned and grey. 50925-10 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2127

Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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
	2127	$1,150.00	MODEL 1868/1878 US SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. SN 606. Cal. 50-70. Very nice trap door with “1870” dated breech, SN “606” on bbl and breech, buttstock inspected “ESA” and later “SWP / 1881” (Samuel W. Porter). PROVENANCE: Purchased from Robert Abels, NYC, circa 1960. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Crisp action with shiny bore, with very light discernible rifling. Traces of color on breech and lock. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina, with crisp cartouches, metal overall cleaned and grey. 50925-10 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2127 Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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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MODEL 1868/1878 US SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.