3242

$1,380.00

EXCEPTIONAL 1889 DATED US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.

SN 372651. 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, buttplate, trigger guard, bands and screws, largest loss of blue on top of buttplate. 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. 51905-3 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3242

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Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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