SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 CAVALRY CARBINE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 CAVALRY CARBINE. SN 42644. 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 remnant of inspector marks that are illegible. Script “P” firing proof in wood behind trigger guard. There is a “22” stamped on wrist behind bbl tang and “12” in front of buttplate. Wrist area of gun is a reinforcing bolt that has been neatly added many years ago and projects through the trigger guard. Springfield Research Service records and Frasca data indicate 1873 Carbines in this serial range to likely represent guns issued to the 2nd Cavalry. CONDITION: Overall metal is smooth and shows a lot of use but very little pitting. Wood is in fair condition with numerous nicks and dings and a 1″ crack originating at bottom of lock and running through to trigger guard and 2″ stress fracture in front of trigger guard. Three chips and cracks at top of lockplate and a nail has been driven into stock behind bbl tang with a crude “R” carved into the wood at this point. Numerous other minor wood losses, not really effecting overall appearance of gun, indicating this gun has been in the field and seen a lot of use. 4-38317 PAS39 (3,000-5,000)

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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	2550	$0.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 CAVALRY CARBINE. SN 42644. 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 remnant of inspector marks that are illegible. Script “P” firing proof in wood behind trigger guard. There is a “22” stamped on wrist behind bbl tang and “12” in front of buttplate. Wrist area of gun is a reinforcing bolt that has been neatly added many years ago and projects through the trigger guard. Springfield Research Service records and Frasca data indicate 1873 Carbines in this serial range to likely represent guns issued to the 2nd Cavalry. CONDITION: Overall metal is smooth and shows a lot of use but very little pitting. Wood is in fair condition with numerous nicks and dings and a 1″ crack originating at bottom of lock and running through to trigger guard and 2″ stress fracture in front of trigger guard. Three chips and cracks at top of lockplate and a nail has been driven into stock behind bbl tang with a crude “R” carved into the wood at this point. Numerous other minor wood losses, not really effecting overall appearance of gun, indicating this gun has been in the field and seen a lot of use. 4-38317 PAS39 (3,000-5,000) 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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