RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 “OFFICERS MODEL” TYPE II.

SN NSN. 45-70 Cal. Second type officer’s model with 26″ rnd bbl. Hooded adjustable front sight and ladder type rear sight. The low arch breech block has the 1873 markings and the lock plate is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” forward of a spread winged American eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half stock with checkered forearm & straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate without trap. Removable pistol grip is attached to buttstock. Forearm has a pewter tip in foliate pattern & forearm is secured by bbl band with band spring. Top of the wrist is mounted with tang sight with oval base. Lock plate, hammer, breech block, thumb lever, trigger guard, front receiver ring, bbl band, forend cap & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in flowing foliate arabesque forms typical of this pattern. Bbl has the standard “VP” and eagle head proofs & the buttplate tang is marked “US”. Bottom of the bbl has a single iron guide which contains a hickory and silver plated brass cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 252 of these rifles were produced in the period 1877 to 1881. There is a date “1881” stamped rear on breech which is unusual on these guns but potentially date of manufacture. There is also and inpector’s cartouche in the flat opposite lock “SWP 1881” which is unusual to see an officer’s model with these markings; however gun appears orig in every regard. Initially intended as special order items for military officers but later were awarded as shooting prizes and eventually civilians were even allowed to purchase them. This gun is accompanied by a large file of research listing many of the officers and dates they purchased their guns. This is a nice example that appears orig, authentic and complete. PROVENANCE: W. Hawkinson, Circle, MT. Lewis Yearout 1974. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl is dark brown/gray with pitting, rust and staining; there are strong traces of bright blue in protected areas. Remainder of metal is similar brown/gray color with areas of rust overall. Silver plated brass and wood ramrod is sound and solid. Markings are all discernible. Stock is sound, solid and well fit and has a small “47” stamped forward of buttplate. Tang sight appears orig and matching in fit and color. Stock has typical “P” in circle proof behind point of checkering on bottom of butt. Other markings found on gun include a “20” and “A” stamped inside trigger guard. Bottom of bbl is stamped with “P” and “3”. Gun is functionally sound, rifling is crisp and bore is fairly shiny. 4-53793 JS97 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3208

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3208	$17,250.00	RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 “OFFICERS MODEL” TYPE II. SN NSN. 45-70 Cal. Second type officer’s model with 26″ rnd bbl. Hooded adjustable front sight and ladder type rear sight. The low arch breech block has the 1873 markings and the lock plate is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” forward of a spread winged American eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half stock with checkered forearm & straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate without trap. Removable pistol grip is attached to buttstock. Forearm has a pewter tip in foliate pattern & forearm is secured by bbl band with band spring. Top of the wrist is mounted with tang sight with oval base. Lock plate, hammer, breech block, thumb lever, trigger guard, front receiver ring, bbl band, forend cap & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in flowing foliate arabesque forms typical of this pattern. Bbl has the standard “VP” and eagle head proofs & the buttplate tang is marked “US”. Bottom of the bbl has a single iron guide which contains a hickory and silver plated brass cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 252 of these rifles were produced in the period 1877 to 1881. There is a date “1881” stamped rear on breech which is unusual on these guns but potentially date of manufacture. There is also and inpector’s cartouche in the flat opposite lock “SWP 1881” which is unusual to see an officer’s model with these markings; however gun appears orig in every regard. Initially intended as special order items for military officers but later were awarded as shooting prizes and eventually civilians were even allowed to purchase them. This gun is accompanied by a large file of research listing many of the officers and dates they purchased their guns. This is a nice example that appears orig, authentic and complete. PROVENANCE: W. Hawkinson, Circle, MT. Lewis Yearout 1974. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl is dark brown/gray with pitting, rust and staining; there are strong traces of bright blue in protected areas. Remainder of metal is similar brown/gray color with areas of rust overall. Silver plated brass and wood ramrod is sound and solid. Markings are all discernible. Stock is sound, solid and well fit and has a small “47” stamped forward of buttplate. Tang sight appears orig and matching in fit and color. Stock has typical “P” in circle proof behind point of checkering on bottom of butt. Other markings found on gun include a “20” and “A” stamped inside trigger guard. Bottom of bbl is stamped with “P” and “3”. Gun is functionally sound, rifling is crisp and bore is fairly shiny. 4-53793 JS97 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3208 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 “OFFICERS MODEL” TYPE II.