*EARLY M1873 TRAP DOOR SPRINGFIELD CARBINE “CUSTER RANGE”.

*EARLY M1873 TRAP DOOR SPRINGFIELD CARBINE “CUSTER RANGE”. SN 32945. Cal. 45-70. SN of 32945 places this in the second year (1874) production. Unfortunately, this carbine has been updated throughout its life and in its present state retains both early and late features. The stock has no visible cartouche and is properly equipped with a saddle ring and bar. The butt stock has been drilled for cleaning rods and has the M1877 carbine buttplate. The bbl has a proof mark “VP” over an eagle and then what appears to be a “C”. M1873 trapdoor Springfields did not have bbl proof marks until after approx SN 50,000. This is an orig carbine bbl but is not orig to the receiver. The bbl band swivel is an early one and is marked “PAT/31 74”. The triggerguard is an early 2-pc but has the later serrated trigger. The tumbler is the later 3-notch variation. The breech block is marked “US” over “MODEL” over “1873” and appears to have remnants of the early quenched oil finish which gave them a black color vs. the later case hardening process using water which produced brilliant colors. Thumb piece of the hammer is checkered inside an oval. Rear sight is the M1879 carbine variation. CONDITION: Very good to near fine. Stock has numerous assorted small dings. Bbl band is re-blued as is the rear sight. Bbl has faded to patina. Breechblock, lockplate,hammer and cam latch all retain traces of their orig color. Bright shiny bore with light frosting. Mechanics are crisp. 4-32907(2,000-4,000)

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
	2256	$1,437.00	*EARLY M1873 TRAP DOOR SPRINGFIELD CARBINE “CUSTER RANGE”. SN 32945. Cal. 45-70. SN of 32945 places this in the second year (1874) production. Unfortunately, this carbine has been updated throughout its life and in its present state retains both early and late features. The stock has no visible cartouche and is properly equipped with a saddle ring and bar. The butt stock has been drilled for cleaning rods and has the M1877 carbine buttplate. The bbl has a proof mark “VP” over an eagle and then what appears to be a “C”. M1873 trapdoor Springfields did not have bbl proof marks until after approx SN 50,000. This is an orig carbine bbl but is not orig to the receiver. The bbl band swivel is an early one and is marked “PAT/31 74”. The triggerguard is an early 2-pc but has the later serrated trigger. The tumbler is the later 3-notch variation. The breech block is marked “US” over “MODEL” over “1873” and appears to have remnants of the early quenched oil finish which gave them a black color vs. the later case hardening process using water which produced brilliant colors. Thumb piece of the hammer is checkered inside an oval. Rear sight is the M1879 carbine variation. CONDITION: Very good to near fine. Stock has numerous assorted small dings. Bbl band is re-blued as is the rear sight. Bbl has faded to patina. Breechblock, lockplate,hammer and cam latch all retain traces of their orig color. Bright shiny bore with light frosting. Mechanics are crisp. 4-32907(2,000-4,000) 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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