SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 127439. Cal. 45-70. Standard rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, sharp shooter style shrouded front sight with Buffington rear sight. It has case colored breech block with “1884” date and usual lockplate markings. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with rnd ramrod bayonet having 3-dimpled tip and an 1891 “SWP” cartouche on left wrist. It has “US” marked buttplate with trap and an orig brown leather sling. This rifle has all the attributes of a Model 1888 with an 1879 serial range. PROVENANCE: R.Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 85-90% thin orig blue and breech block most of its orig case colors, faded on top. Stock is sound and retains most of an oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31969 (2,000-3,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1616	$2,588.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 127439. Cal. 45-70. Standard rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, sharp shooter style shrouded front sight with Buffington rear sight. It has case colored breech block with “1884” date and usual lockplate markings. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with rnd ramrod bayonet having 3-dimpled tip and an 1891 “SWP” cartouche on left wrist. It has “US” marked buttplate with trap and an orig brown leather sling. This rifle has all the attributes of a Model 1888 with an 1879 serial range. PROVENANCE: R.Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 85-90% thin orig blue and breech block most of its orig case colors, faded on top. Stock is sound and retains most of an oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31969 (2,000-3,500) 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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