SCARCE 2ND TYPE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 OFFICERS MODEL TRAPDOOR SPORTING RIFLE.

Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 26″ rnd bbl, Beach’s combination front sight, a model 1879 rifle semi-buckhorn rear sight & a 3rd type vernier tang sight. Bbl has usual “V,P” and eagle proofs over the chamber area with 2 large “P” proofs on bottom of the bbl under the wood. Bottom of the receiver has small “K” and small “N” proofs. Trigger is single set with standard curve, mounted on its trigger plate with attached trigger guard. Sear is marked “14” as is the trigger plate and also inside trigger guard. Inside the lock plate and on various parts are stamped with a variety of inspector initials. Bottom of the bbl has a single steel guide containing an orig hickory cleaning rod with nickeled brass ends. Mounted in a 1-pc half stock with coarse checkered forestock and straight grip with carbine buttplate without trap. Forend tip has a fine foliate pattern pewter tip with elaborate intertwined engraving. Stock has the number “71” stamped back of the top tang. Bottom tang has an orig attached grip adapter. Breech block and lockplate have the usual 1873 markings with low arch in the breech block. Lock plate, hammer & breech block, receiver ring, top tang, trigger bow, top of bbl band & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with light pearled background. According to The .45-70 Springfield Book II 1865-1893 Frasca, there were approximately 252 type 2 Officers rifles produced between April 1, 1877 & Dec 30, 1881. The later production rifles had a date “1881” on rear of the receiver. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue, showing wear & fine pitting underneath the forestock around edges of the wood. Receiver & breech block retain strong case colors in sheltered areas with the balance fading to gray. Lock plate retains about 75% fading case colors and the hammer shows colors in sheltered areas. Trigger plate retains bright case colors under the attached grip with the balance faded to gray. Buttplate & bbl band are gray patina. Stock is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains a fine, orig reddish oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. Ramrod is also fine. 4-51191 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2141

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2141	$29,900.00	SCARCE 2ND TYPE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 OFFICERS MODEL TRAPDOOR SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 26″ rnd bbl, Beach’s combination front sight, a model 1879 rifle semi-buckhorn rear sight & a 3rd type vernier tang sight. Bbl has usual “V,P” and eagle proofs over the chamber area with 2 large “P” proofs on bottom of the bbl under the wood. Bottom of the receiver has small “K” and small “N” proofs. Trigger is single set with standard curve, mounted on its trigger plate with attached trigger guard. Sear is marked “14” as is the trigger plate and also inside trigger guard. Inside the lock plate and on various parts are stamped with a variety of inspector initials. Bottom of the bbl has a single steel guide containing an orig hickory cleaning rod with nickeled brass ends. Mounted in a 1-pc half stock with coarse checkered forestock and straight grip with carbine buttplate without trap. Forend tip has a fine foliate pattern pewter tip with elaborate intertwined engraving. Stock has the number “71” stamped back of the top tang. Bottom tang has an orig attached grip adapter. Breech block and lockplate have the usual 1873 markings with low arch in the breech block. Lock plate, hammer & breech block, receiver ring, top tang, trigger bow, top of bbl band & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with light pearled background. According to The .45-70 Springfield Book II 1865-1893 Frasca, there were approximately 252 type 2 Officers rifles produced between April 1, 1877 & Dec 30, 1881. The later production rifles had a date “1881” on rear of the receiver. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue, showing wear & fine pitting underneath the forestock around edges of the wood. Receiver & breech block retain strong case colors in sheltered areas with the balance fading to gray. Lock plate retains about 75% fading case colors and the hammer shows colors in sheltered areas. Trigger plate retains bright case colors under the attached grip with the balance faded to gray. Buttplate & bbl band are gray patina. Stock is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains a fine, orig reddish oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. Ramrod is also fine. 4-51191 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2141 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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SCARCE 2ND TYPE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 OFFICERS MODEL TRAPDOOR SPORTING RIFLE.