SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 560205. Standard late rifle with rnd ramrod bayonet, 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, with square base front sight and Buffington rear sight. It has an “1893” dated cartouche on the left side of the wrist and the unit mark “3/K/52” on the top of the wrist. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and all the other metal retain a crusty brown patina that, with a good cleaning, should reveal substantial blue. Wood is sound with usual handling & use marks & dings. Some light mildew on the butt and with most of an old varnish finish. Good mechanics, strong dark bore that may clean better. 4-54286 JR76 (750-1,250)

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
	427	$690.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 560205. Standard late rifle with rnd ramrod bayonet, 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, with square base front sight and Buffington rear sight. It has an “1893” dated cartouche on the left side of the wrist and the unit mark “3/K/52” on the top of the wrist. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and all the other metal retain a crusty brown patina that, with a good cleaning, should reveal substantial blue. Wood is sound with usual handling & use marks & dings. Some light mildew on the butt and with most of an old varnish finish. Good mechanics, strong dark bore that may clean better. 4-54286 JR76 (750-1,250) 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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