1874 PRODUCED MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.

SN 14050. Cal. 45-70. This is a scarce gun made in the first real year of trapdoor rifle manufacturing; only 5 rifles were produced in 1873. Gun is in correct configuration with early features including “ESA” inspectors cartouche. “1873” dates on breech and lock, long range rear sight, scarce coarse knurled hammer, single-non-stacking sling swivels. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal is grey/brown overall, bbl bands have dissimilar color but are both orig. Markings all discernible in metal. Stock has old refinish with weak barely discernible inspectors cartouche retaining most of a varnished finished with scattered dings, dents and cosmetic defects. Mechanically functional with well discerned bore. 51389-20 JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3552

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	3552	$690.00	1874 PRODUCED MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. SN 14050. Cal. 45-70. This is a scarce gun made in the first real year of trapdoor rifle manufacturing; only 5 rifles were produced in 1873. Gun is in correct configuration with early features including “ESA” inspectors cartouche. “1873” dates on breech and lock, long range rear sight, scarce coarse knurled hammer, single-non-stacking sling swivels. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal is grey/brown overall, bbl bands have dissimilar color but are both orig. Markings all discernible in metal. Stock has old refinish with weak barely discernible inspectors cartouche retaining most of a varnished finished with scattered dings, dents and cosmetic defects. Mechanically functional with well discerned bore. 51389-20 JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3552 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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1874 PRODUCED MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.