INDIAN USED 1870 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE.

INDIAN USED 1870 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE. Rare Model 1870 carbine, cal 50-70, showing heavy use and abuse but retaining all of the correct orig features, including the bar and ring. However the rear sight ladder appears to have been replaced with one from a rifle type sight having a wider bar. The patina on that part appears consistent with the rest of the gun. The lockplate is stamped “U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1864” with an eagle. The tang of the buttplate is stamped “US”. Breechblock is marked “1870” over eagle head, crossed arrows and “U.S”. Only 341 of these carbines were produced by Springfield Armory during 1871. This gun apparently fell into Indian hands at some time as evidenced by a number of rnd head brass tacks arranged in a sgl row wrapping around the buttstock in addition to others on the comb and wrist of the stock. Two tacks are missing, however the square shank of one is still in place. On top of the comb are four small carved “Xs” of questionable age. There are also two tacks, one on either side of the forearm. CONDITION: Metal throughout exhibits heavy pitting and erosion and is an overall dark brown aged color. Mechanically very good although the firing pin is frozen in place. Stock has a moderate crack approx 2-1/4″ long at the butt on the right side and several smaller cracks on the opposite side. Cracks also appear in front of and at the rear of the lockplate as well as above the saddle bar ring. Stock evidences considerable wear overall with a number of gouges and scratches. 4-32342 DM114 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2050	$6,037.00	INDIAN USED 1870 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE. Rare Model 1870 carbine, cal 50-70, showing heavy use and abuse but retaining all of the correct orig features, including the bar and ring. However the rear sight ladder appears to have been replaced with one from a rifle type sight having a wider bar. The patina on that part appears consistent with the rest of the gun. The lockplate is stamped “U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1864” with an eagle. The tang of the buttplate is stamped “US”. Breechblock is marked “1870” over eagle head, crossed arrows and “U.S”. Only 341 of these carbines were produced by Springfield Armory during 1871. This gun apparently fell into Indian hands at some time as evidenced by a number of rnd head brass tacks arranged in a sgl row wrapping around the buttstock in addition to others on the comb and wrist of the stock. Two tacks are missing, however the square shank of one is still in place. On top of the comb are four small carved “Xs” of questionable age. There are also two tacks, one on either side of the forearm. CONDITION: Metal throughout exhibits heavy pitting and erosion and is an overall dark brown aged color. Mechanically very good although the firing pin is frozen in place. Stock has a moderate crack approx 2-1/4″ long at the butt on the right side and several smaller cracks on the opposite side. Cracks also appear in front of and at the rear of the lockplate as well as above the saddle bar ring. Stock evidences considerable wear overall with a number of gouges and scratches. 4-32342 DM114 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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