EXCEPTIONAL 1889 DATED US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.

SN 357894. Cal. 45-70. Standard configuration with 32-5/8″ rnd bbl with long range Buffington rear sight. Gun retains virtually all of its bright orig blue and case hardened finish. Traces of cosmoline in breech. Accompanied by a correct socket bayonet and 1885 standard issue scabbard.It would be difficult to find a nicer example. CONDITION: Extremely fine. About 99% orig blue found on bbl, lock, trigger guard, bands and screws, light wear to muzzle. Buttplate retains 95% plus orig blue with wear where stacked. Breechblock and tang retain 90% plus bright to muted case colors. Stock is sound, solid with several cosmetic dents and dings. Bright cartouches. Mechanically crisp with shiny bright bore. 51905-2 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3239

Auction: Firearms - October 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
	3239	$1,150.00	EXCEPTIONAL 1889 DATED US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. SN 357894. Cal. 45-70. Standard configuration with 32-5/8″ rnd bbl with long range Buffington rear sight. Gun retains virtually all of its bright orig blue and case hardened finish. Traces of cosmoline in breech. Accompanied by a correct socket bayonet and 1885 standard issue scabbard.It would be difficult to find a nicer example. CONDITION: Extremely fine. About 99% orig blue found on bbl, lock, trigger guard, bands and screws, light wear to muzzle. Buttplate retains 95% plus orig blue with wear where stacked. Breechblock and tang retain 90% plus bright to muted case colors. Stock is sound, solid with several cosmetic dents and dings. Bright cartouches. Mechanically crisp with shiny bright bore. 51905-2 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3239 Auction: Firearms - October 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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EXCEPTIONAL 1889 DATED US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.