SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1879 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1879 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 188488*. Cal. 45-70. Standard carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, hooded front sight and 2,000 yard Buffington rear sight marked with a “C”. Bbl has standard proofs and “1873” dated low arch breech block. Lockplate is marked with an eagle in front of the hammer and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1873” in center. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock that has the sight shield bbl band with a bar & ring on left side and “SWP” cartouche dated “1882”. Trigger guard is 2-pc without sling loop and there is no stacking swivel on bbl band. Buttplate is later type with trap and “US” on heel. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 15,000 of these carbines were manufactured in period 1879-1885. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 75-80% thinning orig blue, strong in sheltered areas. Receiver retains about all of its dark case colors. Breech block has dark case colors, inside faded to dark patina on top. Stock has a few bruises, dings & a scrape with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Cartouche is sharp and completely visible. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with fine pitting near the muzzle. 4-36241 JR314 (2,500-4,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2423	$4,025.00	SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1879 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 188488. Cal. 45-70. Standard carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, hooded front sight and 2,000 yard Buffington rear sight marked with a “C”. Bbl has standard proofs and “1873” dated low arch breech block. Lockplate is marked with an eagle in front of the hammer and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1873” in center. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock that has the sight shield bbl band with a bar & ring on left side and “SWP” cartouche dated “1882”. Trigger guard is 2-pc without sling loop and there is no stacking swivel on bbl band. Buttplate is later type with trap and “US” on heel. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms* only about 15,000 of these carbines were manufactured in period 1879-1885. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 75-80% thinning orig blue, strong in sheltered areas. Receiver retains about all of its dark case colors. Breech block has dark case colors, inside faded to dark patina on top. Stock has a few bruises, dings & a scrape with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Cartouche is sharp and completely visible. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with fine pitting near the muzzle. 4-36241 JR314 (2,500-4,000) 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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