RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 CARBINE.

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 CARBINE. Cal. 50/70. NSN. 22” rnd bbl. Beveled lockplate dated 1864. “1870 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”. There is a faint “ESA” cartouche remaining on left side of stock. Only 341 of these were made. CONDITION: Faint traces of casehardening colors remain on lockplate. Action has taken on a darker patina. Rear sight shows much of orig blue. Balance of parts is bright with some signs of cleaning mixed with light surface rust. Stock has been cleaned. Action is fine. Bore is bright, but lightly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58461 (3,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	1501	$3,162.00	RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 CARBINE. Cal. 50/70. NSN. 22” rnd bbl. Beveled lockplate dated 1864. “1870 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”. There is a faint “ESA” cartouche remaining on left side of stock. Only 341 of these were made. CONDITION: Faint traces of casehardening colors remain on lockplate. Action has taken on a darker patina. Rear sight shows much of orig blue. Balance of parts is bright with some signs of cleaning mixed with light surface rust. Stock has been cleaned. Action is fine. Bore is bright, but lightly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58461 (3,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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