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327
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$1,955.00
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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1865 1ST ALLIN CONVERSION RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 58 RF. Usual conversion with 40″ bbl overall length with square base front sight/bayonet lug and 2-position rear sight graduated to 500 yards. It has the screwed on breech block base with rack & pinion extractor system and a large checkered thumb latch. Lockplate is dated “1865”. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with three bands and tulip head ramrod with a visible “ESA” cartouche on left side panel. The “SWP” cartouche is worn away. Accompanied by a “US” marked triangular socket bayonet. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with metal being a cleaned bright metal with fine pitting over bbl & trigger guard. Stock is missing a chip by middle band, otherwise it is sound with a dark hand-worn patina and usual nicks & dings with a series of bruises on comb. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some scattered light pitting. Bayonet has a light clean patina. 4-34192 JR15 (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. |