FINE SPRINGFIELD OFFICER’S MODEL RIFLE.

FINE SPRINGFIELD OFFICER’S MODEL RIFLE. NSN. Cal. .45/70. 26” rnd bbl. At first glance, this appears to be a Harrington & Richardson replica, due to the extra engraving on the lockplate, hammer, action & buttplate. However, a closer look reveals that the rear sight has the proper Sharps marking on the staff. The breechblock has the early marking with “MODEL 1873 / eagle head / crossed arrows / US.” The inside of the lockplate is marked with “U” and “F” inspector marks. The lock cavity and tang sight cavity show great age. The pewter forearm tip is 3” long and rounded over at the front. The length of the forearm ahead of the bbl band is 3-1/4” as opposed to the 3-3/4” normally found on later guns. The checkering has dbl border. The rear sight is marked with an “R” on both the base & the staff and has the standard graduations up to twelve. The ramrod has the fastening hole in the plated brass tip and has the correct loop at the base. The lockplate screws and escutcheons are also engraved. The Beech front sight is blue instead of the gold normally found on these. CONDITION: Excellent. Bright blue on the bbl and case hardening colors on the breechblock, lockplate, hammer & buttplate. Single set trigger has a smooth front face. Stock has a number of rack scratches above the trigger but otherwise is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Some of the features on this are unusual, but it appears to be an orig gun. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54639 FS73 (30,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	420	$25,300.00	FINE SPRINGFIELD OFFICER’S MODEL RIFLE. NSN. Cal. .45/70. 26” rnd bbl. At first glance, this appears to be a Harrington & Richardson replica, due to the extra engraving on the lockplate, hammer, action & buttplate. However, a closer look reveals that the rear sight has the proper Sharps marking on the staff. The breechblock has the early marking with “MODEL 1873 / eagle head / crossed arrows / US.” The inside of the lockplate is marked with “U” and “F” inspector marks. The lock cavity and tang sight cavity show great age. The pewter forearm tip is 3” long and rounded over at the front. The length of the forearm ahead of the bbl band is 3-1/4” as opposed to the 3-3/4” normally found on later guns. The checkering has dbl border. The rear sight is marked with an “R” on both the base & the staff and has the standard graduations up to twelve. The ramrod has the fastening hole in the plated brass tip and has the correct loop at the base. The lockplate screws and escutcheons are also engraved. The Beech front sight is blue instead of the gold normally found on these. CONDITION: Excellent. Bright blue on the bbl and case hardening colors on the breechblock, lockplate, hammer & buttplate. Single set trigger has a smooth front face. Stock has a number of rack scratches above the trigger but otherwise is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Some of the features on this are unusual, but it appears to be an orig gun. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54639 FS73 (30,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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