2253

$2,587.50

SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE 1873 1ST MODEL.

SN 48352. 1st model carbines run in serial range up to about 50000 and this gun, being 48352, falls just under that and within a few thousand SN’s of guns that could have been used by Custer. This gun does conform to other 1st models with breech markings “Model 1863” over eagle head with arrows over “US”. Lock is marked with an eagle “US/SPRINGFIELD/1873”. The 22″ bbl is proofed with a “VP” and eagle head. Stock is inspected with a single cartouche “ESA” (E.S. Allin). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains strong traces of blue finish in protected areas, especially around breech and muzzle. Lock and breech are dark gray overall with areas of rust and pitting, partially obscuring the date and arsenal markings on lock as can be seen in photographs. Stock is sound and solid with a couple long hairline cracks on reverse side of buttstock. Cartouche is discernible though not especially crisp. Bottom of butt has a circle with “P” proof mark which is discernible and a rack number “B” over “5” is stamped on top of comb. Gun functions mechanically well. Bore exhibits good crisp rifling. 4-49885 JS159 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2253

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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