MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE.

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN 33155 is a documented captured Carbine from Government Memo #115, dated October 1st, 1879, with a listing of guns taken back, or captured from Indians.

MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE. SN 33215. First Model carb. exhibiting early features incl. a high arch breechblock marked “MODEL 1873” with an eagle head, crossed arrows and “US”. It has the first style hammer with cross hatched knurling, lockplate marked “US SPRINGFIELD 1873” with an eagle, and a plain buttplate marked “US” on the tang. The rear sight, attached with what appear to be undisturbed slotless screws, has steps to 500 yds marked on the right side and up to 1200 yds on the ladder. The front sight is the early 1-pc style, having a blade with a bevel on the rear end. The stock has a short comb and a long wrist, typical of early trapdoor carbines. Although there are no tacks remaining in the stock, it bears considerable evidence that they were once present. There are two parallel rows of small nail holes at the top of the wrist extending to front of the comb, another row beneath the lockplate and two just behind the bbl band. CONDITION: Metal is overall smooth gray with no orig finish. Minor staining and very light pitting in some areas. Carbine is mechanically very good and markings are clear. Bore is dark with signs of rifling. Arm of the hinge pin is broken off. Bbl band is missing the stacking swivel but is the early style having a small “U”. Stock is cracked in two places at the wrist and a pc of wood approx 1″ x 1″ is missing from the top of the wrist. Rest of the stock however shows only normal wear and use with minor nicks and dents over much of the surface. Final proof mark (circle P) is faintly visible on the underside of the stock just to the rear of the triggerguard plate. Deep gouge on the right side immediately to the rear of the bbl band. 4-32352 DM115 (4,000-7,000)

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
	2058	$6,037.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 (Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN 33155 is a documented captured Carbine from Government Memo #115, dated October 1st, 1879, with a listing of guns taken back, or captured from Indians. MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE. SN 33215. First Model carb. exhibiting early features incl. a high arch breechblock marked “MODEL 1873” with an eagle head, crossed arrows and “US”. It has the first style hammer with cross hatched knurling, lockplate marked “US SPRINGFIELD 1873” with an eagle, and a plain buttplate marked “US” on the tang. The rear sight, attached with what appear to be undisturbed slotless screws, has steps to 500 yds marked on the right side and up to 1200 yds on the ladder. The front sight is the early 1-pc style, having a blade with a bevel on the rear end. The stock has a short comb and a long wrist, typical of early trapdoor carbines. Although there are no tacks remaining in the stock, it bears considerable evidence that they were once present. There are two parallel rows of small nail holes at the top of the wrist extending to front of the comb, another row beneath the lockplate and two just behind the bbl band. CONDITION: Metal is overall smooth gray with no orig finish. Minor staining and very light pitting in some areas. Carbine is mechanically very good and markings are clear. Bore is dark with signs of rifling. Arm of the hinge pin is broken off. Bbl band is missing the stacking swivel but is the early style having a small “U”. Stock is cracked in two places at the wrist and a pc of wood approx 1″ x 1″ is missing from the top of the wrist. Rest of the stock however shows only normal wear and use with minor nicks and dents over much of the surface. Final proof mark (circle P) is faintly visible on the underside of the stock just to the rear of the triggerguard plate. Deep gouge on the right side immediately to the rear of the bbl band. 4-32352 DM115 (4,000-7,000) 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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