SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1886 EXPERIMENTAL TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1886 EXPERIMENTAL TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Cal. 45-70. One of only 1,000 of these scarce carbines ever made, officially referred to as “Experimental Model 1882 third type or fourth type”. This carbine has a 24” round barrel, rectangular base blade front sight, a 2,000 yard Buffington style rear sight marked “XC”. The breech block is marked “1873”, and the lockplate is flat with “U.S. / Springfield” and an eagle in front of the hammer. The left side of the wrist has the outline of a cartouche. The single barrel band has the bent sling loop for use in a saddle scabbard and it has a corresponding sling loop on the buttstock. The buttplate is smooth steel marked “US” on the tang with a 3-piece wiping rod and broken shell extractor in the trap. SN. 340111. CONDITION: Very fine, the barrel and band retain about 90% original blue with some fine scattered light rust. The breech block is a mottled blue/brown, the lockplate and hammer retain about 95% original finish. The wood is sound and retains most of a very old refinish. Good bore with some shine and moderate to heavy pitting. 4-48969 JR767 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	376	$5,462.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1886 EXPERIMENTAL TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Cal. 45-70. One of only 1,000 of these scarce carbines ever made, officially referred to as “Experimental Model 1882 third type or fourth type”. This carbine has a 24” round barrel, rectangular base blade front sight, a 2,000 yard Buffington style rear sight marked “XC”. The breech block is marked “1873”, and the lockplate is flat with “U.S. / Springfield” and an eagle in front of the hammer. The left side of the wrist has the outline of a cartouche. The single barrel band has the bent sling loop for use in a saddle scabbard and it has a corresponding sling loop on the buttstock. The buttplate is smooth steel marked “US” on the tang with a 3-piece wiping rod and broken shell extractor in the trap. SN. 340111. CONDITION: Very fine, the barrel and band retain about 90% original blue with some fine scattered light rust. The breech block is a mottled blue/brown, the lockplate and hammer retain about 95% original finish. The wood is sound and retains most of a very old refinish. Good bore with some shine and moderate to heavy pitting. 4-48969 JR767 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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