RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 RIFLE WITH TRIANGLE RAMROD BAYONET.

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 RIFLE WITH TRIANGLE RAMROD BAYONET. Cal 45-70. SN 155043. Rare experimental rifle with 1873 breechblock, standard sights and markings with fine, clear “SWP/1881” cartouche. Has full length walnut stock with two bbl bands and standard swivels with original trapdoor style brass and leather sling. The bbl is mounted underneath with a triangular shaped sliding ramrod bayonet. CONDITION: Very good. No original finish remains with the metal being a dark brown patina overall with some scattered light surface rust. Wood is sound with a fine hand-rubbed patina. There are a few scattered storage and handling bruises. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. The sling is dry and flexed but intact. 4-50583 JR17 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	832	$1,725.00	RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 RIFLE WITH TRIANGLE RAMROD BAYONET. Cal 45-70. SN 155043. Rare experimental rifle with 1873 breechblock, standard sights and markings with fine, clear “SWP/1881” cartouche. Has full length walnut stock with two bbl bands and standard swivels with original trapdoor style brass and leather sling. The bbl is mounted underneath with a triangular shaped sliding ramrod bayonet. CONDITION: Very good. No original finish remains with the metal being a dark brown patina overall with some scattered light surface rust. Wood is sound with a fine hand-rubbed patina. There are a few scattered storage and handling bruises. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. The sling is dry and flexed but intact. 4-50583 JR17 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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