RARE SPRINGFIELD/LEE MODEL 1875 RIFLE.

RARE SPRINGFIELD/LEE MODEL 1875 RIFLE. Cal. 45/70 NSN 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Marked “U.S / PAT. MAR. 18. 1875.” on upper tang. “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock and “P” in a circle on bottom of stock, behind trigger guard. A single “T” is in the same position. James Paris Lee invented this rifle in 1875, and 143 of them were made at Springfield. CONDITION: Excellent. Little wear except on trigger guard, which still retains 75% of blue with lesser amounts missing from hammer and breechblock. Stock shows almost no signs of handling. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright. Edwards Collection 4-58474 FS122 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1530	$5,175.00	RARE SPRINGFIELD/LEE MODEL 1875 RIFLE. Cal. 45/70 NSN 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Marked “U.S / PAT. MAR. 18. 1875.” on upper tang. “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock and “P” in a circle on bottom of stock, behind trigger guard. A single “T” is in the same position. James Paris Lee invented this rifle in 1875, and 143 of them were made at Springfield. CONDITION: Excellent. Little wear except on trigger guard, which still retains 75% of blue with lesser amounts missing from hammer and breechblock. Stock shows almost no signs of handling. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright. Edwards Collection 4-58474 FS122 (3,000-5,000) 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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