EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1882 EXPERIMENTAL TRAPDOOR RIFLE (1882 SHORT RIFLE).

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1882 EXPERIMENTAL TRAPDOOR RIFLE (1882 SHORT RIFLE). SN 197393. Cal. 45-70. 28″ bbl marked “V / P” over eagle head on left side of bbl. Rear sight is marked 28″ B on side of base. Breechblock is marked “U.S. / MODEL / 1873”. Lock is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” in front of spread winged eagle facing muzzle. Sliding triangular ramrod bayonet intact as are the unique bent sling swivels used only on these experimental arms. Bbl bands, trigger guard and US marked buttplate are correct and correct trap in butt. Walnut stock is correct and carries shadow of inspector cartouche, but not legible. This is an example of an extremely rare Trapdoor Short Rifle of which only 52 were produced. CONDITION: Metal is in very good condition, overall turning a pleasing plum brown, retaining 15% orig finish. Wood stock generally very good with no chips, splits worth noting and just a few minor handling marks. Clear and unaltered serial and sight markings. 4-37619 PAS35 (7,500-12,500)

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
	2553	$5,265.00	EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1882 EXPERIMENTAL TRAPDOOR RIFLE (1882 SHORT RIFLE). SN 197393. Cal. 45-70. 28″ bbl marked “V / P” over eagle head on left side of bbl. Rear sight is marked 28″ B on side of base. Breechblock is marked “U.S. / MODEL / 1873”. Lock is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” in front of spread winged eagle facing muzzle. Sliding triangular ramrod bayonet intact as are the unique bent sling swivels used only on these experimental arms. Bbl bands, trigger guard and US marked buttplate are correct and correct trap in butt. Walnut stock is correct and carries shadow of inspector cartouche, but not legible. This is an example of an extremely rare Trapdoor Short Rifle of which only 52 were produced. CONDITION: Metal is in very good condition, overall turning a pleasing plum brown, retaining 15% orig finish. Wood stock generally very good with no chips, splits worth noting and just a few minor handling marks. Clear and unaltered serial and sight markings. 4-37619 PAS35 (7,500-12,500) 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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