MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE. SN 40958. Cal. 45-70. 22″ bbl marked on high arch breechblock marked “MODEL / 1873 / eagle over crossed arrows / US”. Model 1873 sight is 2-1/4″ in front of receiver. Lock marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873” in front of spread winged eagle facing muzzle. Front band with stacking swivel, trigger guard, buttplate without trap are correct for this model. Buttplate marked “US” on top. Left side has proper saddle bar and ring. Walnut stock is correct type, not having compartment in butt, marked left side of stock is clear “ESA” in cartouche. The script “P” firing proof in wood behind trigger guard. CONDITION: All metal is finished with a dark blue that is beginning to turn patina. Obvious gun has been together entire life. Walnut stock is proper and has a few handling scratches and 1″ x 3/16″ chip next to bbl tang and a 1/16″ x 1″ long chip next to trigger guard, but otherwise consistent with gun. 4-38944 PAS40 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2549	$0.00	MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE. SN 40958. Cal. 45-70. 22″ bbl marked on high arch breechblock marked “MODEL / 1873 / eagle over crossed arrows / US”. Model 1873 sight is 2-1/4″ in front of receiver. Lock marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873” in front of spread winged eagle facing muzzle. Front band with stacking swivel, trigger guard, buttplate without trap are correct for this model. Buttplate marked “US” on top. Left side has proper saddle bar and ring. Walnut stock is correct type, not having compartment in butt, marked left side of stock is clear “ESA” in cartouche. The script “P” firing proof in wood behind trigger guard. CONDITION: All metal is finished with a dark blue that is beginning to turn patina. Obvious gun has been together entire life. Walnut stock is proper and has a few handling scratches and 1″ x 3/16″ chip next to bbl tang and a 1/16″ x 1″ long chip next to trigger guard, but otherwise consistent with gun. 4-38944 PAS40 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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