SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1877 CADET RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1877 CADET RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 97257. Usual configuration with 29-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and Buffington rear sight. It has “1873” marked low-arch breechblock and “1873” dated lockplate. The stock, however, along with the rear sight, are of later vintage with the stock bearing an “SWP / 1888” cartouche on the left wrist. It also has the long comb of the later stock. It has its slotted head wiping rod under the bbl. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains about 85% bright orig blue. Breechblock retains traces of silvered case colors with the balance a mottled silver patina. Lockplate retains about 75% orig blue, dark in the sheltered areas. Stock is sound with usual handling & use marks, several small gouges and five small holes on the right side at the buttplate. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-54270 JR50 (1,000-1,500)

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
	428	$1,035.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1877 CADET RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 97257. Usual configuration with 29-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and Buffington rear sight. It has “1873” marked low-arch breechblock and “1873” dated lockplate. The stock, however, along with the rear sight, are of later vintage with the stock bearing an “SWP / 1888” cartouche on the left wrist. It also has the long comb of the later stock. It has its slotted head wiping rod under the bbl. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains about 85% bright orig blue. Breechblock retains traces of silvered case colors with the balance a mottled silver patina. Lockplate retains about 75% orig blue, dark in the sheltered areas. Stock is sound with usual handling & use marks, several small gouges and five small holes on the right side at the buttplate. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-54270 JR50 (1,000-1,500) 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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