SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 PRESENTATION TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 PRESENTATION TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 514192. Cal. 45-70. Very unusual Model 1888 with 33-1/4″ bbl vs. the usual 32-5/8″, sharp-shooter front sight and Buffington rear sight. It has “1884” dated breech block with usual markings and standard lockplate. Mounted in a very highly figured, tiger-striped 1-pc walnut stock with two bands and sliding ramrod bayonet with a 3-dimpled tip that has had the point rounded. Upper band has both stacking & sling swivel and it has a 1-pc trigger guard with sling swivel. It has the trapdoor buttplate containing a Model 1879 Springfield tool. Right side of buttstock has a heavy silver plate, 4-1/4″ x 2-1/4,” engraved “AWARD FOR / EXPERT / MARKSMANSHIP” with three stars on each side of “EXPERT”. It is secured to the wood with several silver pins. Accompanied by an 8″ x 10″ sepia-tone photograph in a period deep plaster covered frame with tortoise shell painting. Photograph depicts what is probably an 8-man rifle team all holding trapdoor rifles, in uniform, wearing marksmanship medals. It appears likely that this photograph is late 1890’s or early 1900’s as one of the marksman’s rifle has a late style military sling while the other seven have trapdoor slings. PROVENANCE: R.Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains a smooth even plum brown patina with a couple of minor nicks. Breech block retains a gray/brown finish from faded case colors with strong colors on tang. Lockplate has traces of faded case colors, being mostly a blue/gray patina. Stock is sound with minor chips around lockplate and a sharp “SWP / 1893” cartouche on left wrist and retains most of a beautiful, professionally restored finish. The inscription plate is very fine with a minor dent or two and is oxidized silver. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine and scattered pitting. Photograph is fine, frame has a couple of chips. 4-31970 JR163 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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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	1615	$3,738.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 PRESENTATION TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 514192. Cal. 45-70. Very unusual Model 1888 with 33-1/4″ bbl vs. the usual 32-5/8″, sharp-shooter front sight and Buffington rear sight. It has “1884” dated breech block with usual markings and standard lockplate. Mounted in a very highly figured, tiger-striped 1-pc walnut stock with two bands and sliding ramrod bayonet with a 3-dimpled tip that has had the point rounded. Upper band has both stacking & sling swivel and it has a 1-pc trigger guard with sling swivel. It has the trapdoor buttplate containing a Model 1879 Springfield tool. Right side of buttstock has a heavy silver plate, 4-1/4″ x 2-1/4,” engraved “AWARD FOR / EXPERT / MARKSMANSHIP” with three stars on each side of “EXPERT”. It is secured to the wood with several silver pins. Accompanied by an 8″ x 10″ sepia-tone photograph in a period deep plaster covered frame with tortoise shell painting. Photograph depicts what is probably an 8-man rifle team all holding trapdoor rifles, in uniform, wearing marksmanship medals. It appears likely that this photograph is late 1890’s or early 1900’s as one of the marksman’s rifle has a late style military sling while the other seven have trapdoor slings. PROVENANCE: R.Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains a smooth even plum brown patina with a couple of minor nicks. Breech block retains a gray/brown finish from faded case colors with strong colors on tang. Lockplate has traces of faded case colors, being mostly a blue/gray patina. Stock is sound with minor chips around lockplate and a sharp “SWP / 1893” cartouche on left wrist and retains most of a beautiful, professionally restored finish. The inscription plate is very fine with a minor dent or two and is oxidized silver. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine and scattered pitting. Photograph is fine, frame has a couple of chips. 4-31970 JR163 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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