BREVETTE ALLIN STYLE TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

BREVETTE ALLIN STYLE TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. appears to be 45-70. NSN. Usual trapdoor configuration with 32-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with three wide lands & grooves, two bands with square base front sight/bayonet lug and Belgian style reverse mounted musket ladder rear sight. The receiver has a faceted front ring with Allin style breechblock and a spring-loaded ejector. The lockplate is “1864” dated Springfield with a replacement or modified hammer and the stock and hardware are Springfield. It has a solid head ramrod. The breechblock has two Belgian proofs. No other marks were visible. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains a smooth dark brown patina with some light fine surface rust on the receiver, breechblock & lockplate. Stock has two hairlines back of the lockplate and one in front otherwise the wood is sound with numerous moderate to heavy nicks, dings & scratches with an old dark patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-54296 JR98 (500-1,000)

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
	68	$632.00	BREVETTE ALLIN STYLE TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. appears to be 45-70. NSN. Usual trapdoor configuration with 32-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with three wide lands & grooves, two bands with square base front sight/bayonet lug and Belgian style reverse mounted musket ladder rear sight. The receiver has a faceted front ring with Allin style breechblock and a spring-loaded ejector. The lockplate is “1864” dated Springfield with a replacement or modified hammer and the stock and hardware are Springfield. It has a solid head ramrod. The breechblock has two Belgian proofs. No other marks were visible. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains a smooth dark brown patina with some light fine surface rust on the receiver, breechblock & lockplate. Stock has two hairlines back of the lockplate and one in front otherwise the wood is sound with numerous moderate to heavy nicks, dings & scratches with an old dark patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-54296 JR98 (500-1,000) 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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