RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 RAMROD BAYONET RIFLE

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 RAMROD BAYONET RIFLE. SN 137936. Cal. 45-70. This is a quite rare example of the trap door rifle being that only approx 1,000 were made for trial purposes. Rifle features a triangular ramrod bayonet with a stamped latch assembly under the bbl below front sight assembly. This was a short lived idea for Springfield Armory until the improved model of 1888. Rifle comes with an orig sling with initials WGP in the keeper and the number 57 embossed just below brass hook. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx 65-70% of orig finish with a fair amount of spotting which does very little to detract from it. Breech block is a low type 1873 dated with excellent color retaining approx 98% of case hardening that is just starting to mellow. Bbl retains approx 85% finish that is just starting to turn plum. The two bands retain approx 75% finish and the 1879 rear sight assembly retains approx 50% with the balance being patina. Trigger guard assembly retains approx 70-75% of its orig blue as does the side plate. Buttplate appears brown patina with some very fine pin prick pitting and has the number 5 stamped in it just behind upper screw. Cartouche is a very crisp and legible SWP 1881. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny. 4-34191 BK67 (2,750-4,500)

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
	326	$3,105.00	RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 RAMROD BAYONET RIFLE. SN 137936. Cal. 45-70. This is a quite rare example of the trap door rifle being that only approx 1,000 were made for trial purposes. Rifle features a triangular ramrod bayonet with a stamped latch assembly under the bbl below front sight assembly. This was a short lived idea for Springfield Armory until the improved model of 1888. Rifle comes with an orig sling with initials WGP in the keeper and the number 57 embossed just below brass hook. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx 65-70% of orig finish with a fair amount of spotting which does very little to detract from it. Breech block is a low type 1873 dated with excellent color retaining approx 98% of case hardening that is just starting to mellow. Bbl retains approx 85% finish that is just starting to turn plum. The two bands retain approx 75% finish and the 1879 rear sight assembly retains approx 50% with the balance being patina. Trigger guard assembly retains approx 70-75% of its orig blue as does the side plate. Buttplate appears brown patina with some very fine pin prick pitting and has the number 5 stamped in it just behind upper screw. Cartouche is a very crisp and legible SWP 1881. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny. 4-34191 BK67 (2,750-4,500) 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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