SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 WARD-BURTON SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 WARD-BURTON SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 50-70. Rare rifle, one of only 1,011 built by Springfield Armory in 1871, according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. Standard rifle with 32-5/8″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with Springfield 1866 musket-style 800 yard ladder rear sight. Receiver has standard markings on left side. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two bands, the upper having a sling loop with corresponding loop on trigger guard, which contain an orig 1-pc leather sling with brass hook. Accompanied by a “US” marked angular socket bayonet with brass tipped leather sheath. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Metal retains most of its dull orig brown finish with most of its orig nickel on the bolt. Wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Sling is dry with a slightly crackled finish but is intact and strong. Bayonet & sheath are fine. 4-33990 JR11 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	313	$4,025.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 WARD-BURTON SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 50-70. Rare rifle, one of only 1,011 built by Springfield Armory in 1871, according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. Standard rifle with 32-5/8″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with Springfield 1866 musket-style 800 yard ladder rear sight. Receiver has standard markings on left side. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two bands, the upper having a sling loop with corresponding loop on trigger guard, which contain an orig 1-pc leather sling with brass hook. Accompanied by a “US” marked angular socket bayonet with brass tipped leather sheath. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Metal retains most of its dull orig brown finish with most of its orig nickel on the bolt. Wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Sling is dry with a slightly crackled finish but is intact and strong. Bayonet & sheath are fine. 4-33990 JR11 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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