LOT OF TWO SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 RIFLES.

LOT OF TWO SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 RIFLES. SN NSN. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 TYPE II. Standard configuration. Cal. 69. 44-1/2″ Round bbl, breech end stamped “US” with “P”, eagle head, and “V” proofs. Assembly mark “V” is on bbl, sideplate, trigger guard, front and rear bands, and buttplate. Inspectors mark “ES” is on left side opposite lock, which is dated “1808” on tail with “US”, eagle, and “Springfield” in front of cock. Interior is stamped “TDALE”. All lock assembly marks (I) match, except replacement mainspring. Forward end of lock mortise is milled out to accept wider spring. EARLY SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795. TYPE I (UNDATED) Cal. 69. 44-1/2″ Round bbl has “P”, eagle head, and “V” proofs at breech end. Lock has eagle over “US” in front of cock, and “Springfield” vertically in arch at rear. Early style iron mounts. “WI” is stamped on trigger plate. Interior of lock is stamped “IN”. No stampings are visible on wood. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Huckaba in 1989. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: SPRINGFIELD 1. Very good. Metal parts cleaned to silver gray, over scattered darkening and light pitting. Correct type lock somewhat proud of mortise. Stock is fine. Marks are fairly clear. Forward sling loop is missing. SPRINGFIELD 2. Good. Metal parts are cleaned to bright silver, over scattered pitting. Lock markings are good, eagle beginning to fade. Interior of lock shows considerable work, mostly to tumbler and bridle, with new screw locating mainspring. Stock retains most of an old oil finish, edges slightly rounded. 4″ Repaired crack runs from front of lockplate up to bbl on right side. Flaw in making of bbl, 12″ from muzzle, which has been filled with solder. 4-45532 MGM114 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1669	$7,187.50	LOT OF TWO SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 RIFLES. SN NSN. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 TYPE II. Standard configuration. Cal. 69. 44-1/2″ Round bbl, breech end stamped “US” with “P”, eagle head, and “V” proofs. Assembly mark “V” is on bbl, sideplate, trigger guard, front and rear bands, and buttplate. Inspectors mark “ES” is on left side opposite lock, which is dated “1808” on tail with “US”, eagle, and “Springfield” in front of cock. Interior is stamped “TDALE”. All lock assembly marks (I) match, except replacement mainspring. Forward end of lock mortise is milled out to accept wider spring. EARLY SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795. TYPE I (UNDATED) Cal. 69. 44-1/2″ Round bbl has “P”, eagle head, and “V” proofs at breech end. Lock has eagle over “US” in front of cock, and “Springfield” vertically in arch at rear. Early style iron mounts. “WI” is stamped on trigger plate. Interior of lock is stamped “IN”. No stampings are visible on wood. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Huckaba in 1989. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: SPRINGFIELD 1. Very good. Metal parts cleaned to silver gray, over scattered darkening and light pitting. Correct type lock somewhat proud of mortise. Stock is fine. Marks are fairly clear. Forward sling loop is missing. SPRINGFIELD 2. Good. Metal parts are cleaned to bright silver, over scattered pitting. Lock markings are good, eagle beginning to fade. Interior of lock shows considerable work, mostly to tumbler and bridle, with new screw locating mainspring. Stock retains most of an old oil finish, edges slightly rounded. 4″ Repaired crack runs from front of lockplate up to bbl on right side. Flaw in making of bbl, 12″ from muzzle, which has been filled with solder. 4-45532 MGM114 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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