SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 46504. Standard early rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, 1200 yard ladder rear sight with high arch breech block with usual markings & standard markings on the lockplate. It has partially visible oval cartouche on the left wrist, number “39” stamped in the wood back of the top tang & unit markings “53 / 29 / SFC” above the buttplate tang. Left side of the buttstock is painted with “G. 8TH 54.” upside down. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue mixed with brown patina. Breech block & receiver are a mottled blue/brown patina. Lockplate & hammer retain about 90% orig blue with some spots of light surface rust on the lockplate. Stock has a hairline back of the lockplate and a couple in front of the lockplate with usual handling & use marks, nicks, dings & scratches and has a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-54967 (1,200-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	4059	$0.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 46504. Standard early rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, 1200 yard ladder rear sight with high arch breech block with usual markings & standard markings on the lockplate. It has partially visible oval cartouche on the left wrist, number “39” stamped in the wood back of the top tang & unit markings “53 / 29 / SFC” above the buttplate tang. Left side of the buttstock is painted with “G. 8TH 54.” upside down. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue mixed with brown patina. Breech block & receiver are a mottled blue/brown patina. Lockplate & hammer retain about 90% orig blue with some spots of light surface rust on the lockplate. Stock has a hairline back of the lockplate and a couple in front of the lockplate with usual handling & use marks, nicks, dings & scratches and has a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-54967 (1,200-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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