RARE ALL ORIG CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

RARE ALL ORIG CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. SN 39728. Cal. 45-70. Standard carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, square base front sight and Model 73 rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards. It has high arch breech block marked “1873” with an eagle’s head over crossed arrows which surmounts a small “US”. Lockplate has the eagle marking with “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” over “1873”. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with bbl band that has a stacking swivel, a 2-pc Springfield trigger guard without sling loop, its orig “thin” sling bar & ring, long comb with carbine buttplate without trap and is not drilled under the buttplate. There is a rack number “36” in the comb just forward of buttplate tang. Bottom of stock is stamped with number “34” or “84” just above trigger guard and it has the large “P” below trigger guard. Left side of stock has the faint outline of the “ESA” oval cartouche. Accompanied by a letter from noted Springfield authority, Dr. Albert J. Frasca, wherein he authenticates that this is an all orig Model 1873 carbine that he speculates was produced in Feb. 1875. He further states that it must have been shipped immediately after production as it retains its orig rear sight which would have been changed to the improved version had it remained in the arsenal for any length of time. He further states that he believes that this carbine was never returned to the arsenal and remained in service until recalled, stolen or lost. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth dark brown patina with wear brightness over the chamber area and breech block. Stock has numerous dings & scratches but remains sound with a very worn hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-35294 JR315 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2422	$5,175.00	RARE ALL ORIG CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. SN 39728. Cal. 45-70. Standard carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, square base front sight and Model 73 rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards. It has high arch breech block marked “1873” with an eagle’s head over crossed arrows which surmounts a small “US”. Lockplate has the eagle marking with “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” over “1873”. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with bbl band that has a stacking swivel, a 2-pc Springfield trigger guard without sling loop, its orig “thin” sling bar & ring, long comb with carbine buttplate without trap and is not drilled under the buttplate. There is a rack number “36” in the comb just forward of buttplate tang. Bottom of stock is stamped with number “34” or “84” just above trigger guard and it has the large “P” below trigger guard. Left side of stock has the faint outline of the “ESA” oval cartouche. Accompanied by a letter from noted Springfield authority, Dr. Albert J. Frasca, wherein he authenticates that this is an all orig Model 1873 carbine that he speculates was produced in Feb. 1875. He further states that it must have been shipped immediately after production as it retains its orig rear sight which would have been changed to the improved version had it remained in the arsenal for any length of time. He further states that he believes that this carbine was never returned to the arsenal and remained in service until recalled, stolen or lost. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth dark brown patina with wear brightness over the chamber area and breech block. Stock has numerous dings & scratches but remains sound with a very worn hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-35294 JR315 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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