SCARCE CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE

SCARCE CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 39964. Cal. 45-70. Fine Model 1873 carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight and 1,300 yard ladder rear sight. It has usual 1873 breech block markings but a later undated lockplate. Mounted in an orig 1873 1-pc walnut stock with sgl band & stacking swivel and buttplate without trap and no hole in wood underneath. Left side of wrist has a clear, legible “ESA” (for Erskine S. Allin) cartouche. It also has a clear “P” proof below trigger guard. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its orig strong blue with a light scratch and some very fine surface rust. Breech block retains about all of its brilliant case colors with lockplate & hammer retaining most of their blue with light surface rust. Trigger guard has moderate pitting around bottom screw hole and retains strong blue with light surface rust. Stock is sound and retains about all of a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-32662 JR519 (3,500-5,000)

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
	2254	$4,600.00	SCARCE CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 39964. Cal. 45-70. Fine Model 1873 carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight and 1,300 yard ladder rear sight. It has usual 1873 breech block markings but a later undated lockplate. Mounted in an orig 1873 1-pc walnut stock with sgl band & stacking swivel and buttplate without trap and no hole in wood underneath. Left side of wrist has a clear, legible “ESA” (for Erskine S. Allin) cartouche. It also has a clear “P” proof below trigger guard. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its orig strong blue with a light scratch and some very fine surface rust. Breech block retains about all of its brilliant case colors with lockplate & hammer retaining most of their blue with light surface rust. Trigger guard has moderate pitting around bottom screw hole and retains strong blue with light surface rust. Stock is sound and retains about all of a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-32662 JR519 (3,500-5,000) 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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