SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 516372. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 32-1/2″ bbl square base front sight and Buffington rear sight. Breechblock is dated 1884 with usual markings, lockplate also has standard markings. Is mounted in a one-piece walnut stock with “SWP/1891” Cartouche on the left side of the wrist. Forestock has two bands with spring keepers with the upper band having a stacking swivel and sling loop with corresponding sling wire in the front of the trigger guard. Bottom of bbl is mounted with a sliding rod bayonet with 3- dimpled end. Left side buttstock is stenciled in old red paint “D / N.B. / 44”. The Model 1888 was of rather limited production with only about 65,000 rifles produced in the period 1889-1893 and was the last of the trapdoor rifles, thus ending the era of the single shot black powder rifles. The rod bayonet was ineffective and disliked by the troops which certainly helped end the reliance on these rifles. Even though this model was late in production and saw little use in combat, they are still rarely found with high orig condition because when their front line service was finished, they were reissued to Militia and guard units where they continued being used for drill and ceremonies. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl has a few scratches, just behind the front sight, otherwise all of the blued metal parts retain about all of their orig armory finish. Buttplate shows light heel wear. Breech block and top tang retain most of their brilliant case colors. Stock has a series of small bruises on the left side of the wrist and a few other minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with a brilliant shiny bore. 4-39928 JR416 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2551	$0.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 516372. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 32-1/2″ bbl square base front sight and Buffington rear sight. Breechblock is dated 1884 with usual markings, lockplate also has standard markings. Is mounted in a one-piece walnut stock with “SWP/1891” Cartouche on the left side of the wrist. Forestock has two bands with spring keepers with the upper band having a stacking swivel and sling loop with corresponding sling wire in the front of the trigger guard. Bottom of bbl is mounted with a sliding rod bayonet with 3- dimpled end. Left side buttstock is stenciled in old red paint “D / N.B. / 44”. The Model 1888 was of rather limited production with only about 65,000 rifles produced in the period 1889-1893 and was the last of the trapdoor rifles, thus ending the era of the single shot black powder rifles. The rod bayonet was ineffective and disliked by the troops which certainly helped end the reliance on these rifles. Even though this model was late in production and saw little use in combat, they are still rarely found with high orig condition because when their front line service was finished, they were reissued to Militia and guard units where they continued being used for drill and ceremonies. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl has a few scratches, just behind the front sight, otherwise all of the blued metal parts retain about all of their orig armory finish. Buttplate shows light heel wear. Breech block and top tang retain most of their brilliant case colors. Stock has a series of small bruises on the left side of the wrist and a few other minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with a brilliant shiny bore. 4-39928 JR416 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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