RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 TRIAL TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH SLIDING TRIANGLE BAYONET.

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 TRIAL TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH SLIDING TRIANGLE BAYONET. SN 155021. Cal. 45-70. Rare Trapdoor rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight and ski jump ladder rear sight graduated to 1300 yards with the left side of the base graduated to 500 yards and marked with an “R”. Bbl has standard Springfield proofs and the breech block with usual “1873” markings. Lockplate is flat with an eagle and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” in front of the hammer. Mounted in a full length 1-pc walnut stock secured with two bands retained by spring keepers. Upper band has both stacking & sling swivel with a sling wire in the front post of the trigger guard. Left side of the wrist has a clear crisp “SWP / 1881” cartouche and the circle / “P” proof below the trigger guard. Top of the heel of the stock is stamped with a “13” rack number. Standard buttplate has a swinging butt trap cover. Bottom of bbl at the muzzle is mounted with a special bracket which contains a sliding steel triangle ramrod/cleaning rod that is 35-1/2″ long with two detent holes on one flat which are locking notches that mate with the spring loaded latch in the bracket. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 1,001 of these rare rifles were produced in 1880. These rare rifles are rarely ever encountered that are authentic. This one is all original. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a smooth, even, dull orig blue with strong blue in sheltered areas. Breech block retains traces of case colors on top, stronger on inside. Lockplate retains dark case colors and the hammer faded case colors. Trigger guard & buttplate are blue/gray patina. Stock is sound with usual light nicks, dings & bruises and retains most of its orig finish with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-42042 JR271 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2497	$5,175.00	RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 TRIAL TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH SLIDING TRIANGLE BAYONET. SN 155021. Cal. 45-70. Rare Trapdoor rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight and ski jump ladder rear sight graduated to 1300 yards with the left side of the base graduated to 500 yards and marked with an “R”. Bbl has standard Springfield proofs and the breech block with usual “1873” markings. Lockplate is flat with an eagle and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” in front of the hammer. Mounted in a full length 1-pc walnut stock secured with two bands retained by spring keepers. Upper band has both stacking & sling swivel with a sling wire in the front post of the trigger guard. Left side of the wrist has a clear crisp “SWP / 1881” cartouche and the circle / “P” proof below the trigger guard. Top of the heel of the stock is stamped with a “13” rack number. Standard buttplate has a swinging butt trap cover. Bottom of bbl at the muzzle is mounted with a special bracket which contains a sliding steel triangle ramrod/cleaning rod that is 35-1/2″ long with two detent holes on one flat which are locking notches that mate with the spring loaded latch in the bracket. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 1,001 of these rare rifles were produced in 1880. These rare rifles are rarely ever encountered that are authentic. This one is all original. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a smooth, even, dull orig blue with strong blue in sheltered areas. Breech block retains traces of case colors on top, stronger on inside. Lockplate retains dark case colors and the hammer faded case colors. Trigger guard & buttplate are blue/gray patina. Stock is sound with usual light nicks, dings & bruises and retains most of its orig finish with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-42042 JR271 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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