SPRINGFIELD OFFICER’S MODEL RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD OFFICER’S MODEL RIFLE. NSN. Cal. .45/70. 26” rnd bbl. Third type with short base tang sight. Standard scroll engraving on lockplate, hammer, breechblock, upper tang, top of receiver, trigger guard bow & top of buttplate. The nickel-plated pewter forearm tip has matching engraving. Standard markings including “US / MODEL / 1873” on top of the breechblock & “SWP / 1885” cartouche on the left side of the stock. It is equipped with a Freund patent wooden pistol grip and a Beech front sight with a gold sight disc. The cleaning rod is correct but has no finish on the front brass ferrule. CONDITION: 90% thinning blue, worn at the muzzle and turning plum on the bbl & bright blue on the receiver. Faded case hardening colors on the breechblock, lockplate, and hammer. 60% blue on the buttplate and traces on the trigger guard. Stock has numerous dents and scratches & a small crack at the front lockplate screw. Checkering on the forearm is slightly worn. Mechanically fine. 4-54954 FS74 (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
	421	$0.00	SPRINGFIELD OFFICER’S MODEL RIFLE. NSN. Cal. .45/70. 26” rnd bbl. Third type with short base tang sight. Standard scroll engraving on lockplate, hammer, breechblock, upper tang, top of receiver, trigger guard bow & top of buttplate. The nickel-plated pewter forearm tip has matching engraving. Standard markings including “US / MODEL / 1873” on top of the breechblock & “SWP / 1885” cartouche on the left side of the stock. It is equipped with a Freund patent wooden pistol grip and a Beech front sight with a gold sight disc. The cleaning rod is correct but has no finish on the front brass ferrule. CONDITION: 90% thinning blue, worn at the muzzle and turning plum on the bbl & bright blue on the receiver. Faded case hardening colors on the breechblock, lockplate, and hammer. 60% blue on the buttplate and traces on the trigger guard. Stock has numerous dents and scratches & a small crack at the front lockplate screw. Checkering on the forearm is slightly worn. Mechanically fine. 4-54954 FS74 (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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