SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 507231. Standard rifle with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight with sheet metal sight hood and a Buffington rear sight. It has a rnd ramrod bayonet and is mounted in a 1-pc, walnut stock with two bands & “1890” dated “SWP” cartouche. A canvas Nobuckl sling accompanies it. Butt trap contains an 1879 Springfield tool. Entire rifle is covered with a heavy coating of old dried oil or wax. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue turning plum toward the muzzle. Breechblock retains most of its orig fading case colors. Lockplate & hammer retain about 80% orig finish. Wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and retains a fine, hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Pierre Renaud Collection 4-55704 JR274 (500-800)

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
	4063	$805.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 507231. Standard rifle with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight with sheet metal sight hood and a Buffington rear sight. It has a rnd ramrod bayonet and is mounted in a 1-pc, walnut stock with two bands & “1890” dated “SWP” cartouche. A canvas Nobuckl sling accompanies it. Butt trap contains an 1879 Springfield tool. Entire rifle is covered with a heavy coating of old dried oil or wax. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue turning plum toward the muzzle. Breechblock retains most of its orig fading case colors. Lockplate & hammer retain about 80% orig finish. Wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and retains a fine, hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Pierre Renaud Collection 4-55704 JR274 (500-800) 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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