EXTREMELY FINE, LIKE NEW, 1886 DATED US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.

SN 423454. 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. It would be difficult to find a nicer example. Inspection cartouche dated “1886” probably shows this gun was assembled at armory with metal finished 1888-89 based on SN. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. About 99% orig blue found on bbl, lock, buttplate, trigger guard, bands and screws. 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. 52332-115 JS (800-1,200) – Lot 3238

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
	3238	$2,070.00	EXTREMELY FINE, LIKE NEW, 1886 DATED US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. SN 423454. 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. It would be difficult to find a nicer example. Inspection cartouche dated “1886” probably shows this gun was assembled at armory with metal finished 1888-89 based on SN. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. About 99% orig blue found on bbl, lock, buttplate, trigger guard, bands and screws. 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. 52332-115 JS (800-1,200) – Lot 3238 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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EXTREMELY FINE, LIKE NEW, 1886 DATED US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.