M1886 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD CARBINE.

SN 340165. This gun once described as experimental is known to collectors now as the M1886 which was made with a 24″ bbl and a Buffington type 1884 sight marked “XC” on top of leaf with an almost full stock of tapered uncapped forend fastened by a single bbl band with wrap-around type upper swing swivel. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal overall is gray/brown with some blue color retained on lock and traces of case color on breech. Stock on this gun has been spliced about 9-1/2″ from forend tip. Stock exhibits numerous small dings, dents and scratches. An only outline of circular “P” proof is partially visible behind trigger guard. Mechanically gun functions well and has good discernible rifling. 4-49744 JS160 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2255

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
	2255	$2,587.50	M1886 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD CARBINE. SN 340165. This gun once described as experimental is known to collectors now as the M1886 which was made with a 24″ bbl and a Buffington type 1884 sight marked “XC” on top of leaf with an almost full stock of tapered uncapped forend fastened by a single bbl band with wrap-around type upper swing swivel. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal overall is gray/brown with some blue color retained on lock and traces of case color on breech. Stock on this gun has been spliced about 9-1/2″ from forend tip. Stock exhibits numerous small dings, dents and scratches. An only outline of circular “P” proof is partially visible behind trigger guard. Mechanically gun functions well and has good discernible rifling. 4-49744 JS160 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2255 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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M1886 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD CARBINE.