SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 551671. Standard rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight and Buffington rear sight. It has the “1884” dated breechblock and usual markings on the lockplate. It is mounted in a 1-pc. nicely figured walnut stock with rectangular “SWP/1892” cartouche. It has two bands with stacking & sling swivels on the upper one and has the rnd ramrod bayonet. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, possibly unfired. Retaining virtually all of its orig arsenal finish to both metal & wood. Bbl has a few scattered pinpoints of rust. Breechblock case colors are brilliant. Wood has a fine dark finish with crisp cartouche. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. A fine addition to anyone’s collection. 4-55103 JR39 (1,250-2,250)

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
	4060	$2,185.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 551671. Standard rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight and Buffington rear sight. It has the “1884” dated breechblock and usual markings on the lockplate. It is mounted in a 1-pc. nicely figured walnut stock with rectangular “SWP/1892” cartouche. It has two bands with stacking & sling swivels on the upper one and has the rnd ramrod bayonet. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, possibly unfired. Retaining virtually all of its orig arsenal finish to both metal & wood. Bbl has a few scattered pinpoints of rust. Breechblock case colors are brilliant. Wood has a fine dark finish with crisp cartouche. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. A fine addition to anyone’s collection. 4-55103 JR39 (1,250-2,250) 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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