EARLY SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

EARLY SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. SN 6190. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard early markings on breechblock “MODEL / 1873 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”. Lock has large eagle followed by “US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873”. “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock is faint but visible. This has the long wrist stock and stepped rear sight. All other features are standard. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue on lockplate and hammer, otherwise gray/brown patina on metal. Stock shows small repairs at rear lockplate screw, chips at the butt, and has been refinished overall. Mechanically fine. Bore is good. Edwards Collection 4-58467 FS114 (1,000-2,000)

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
	1504	$920.00	EARLY SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. SN 6190. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard early markings on breechblock “MODEL / 1873 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”. Lock has large eagle followed by “US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873”. “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock is faint but visible. This has the long wrist stock and stepped rear sight. All other features are standard. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue on lockplate and hammer, otherwise gray/brown patina on metal. Stock shows small repairs at rear lockplate screw, chips at the butt, and has been refinished overall. Mechanically fine. Bore is good. Edwards Collection 4-58467 FS114 (1,000-2,000) 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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