SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal 50CF. SN 34473. Usual configuration with 32-1/2” bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and musket and ladder sight. Breechblock is dated 1870 and the lockplate 1863. It has a 1-pc stock and two bands and slotted ramrod. There is a large “C” stamped on the left side of the butt and a recess on top of the comb where a small shield was removed. There are also two small holes back of the top tang where something was apparently removed. CONDITION: About good. No original finish remains. Metal cleaned to a silver gray color almost obliterating the bbl SN and lockplate markings. Wood has a crack by the top lockplate screw. Otherwise is sound and retains most of an old refinish with usual handling and use marks. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-50562 JR110 (500-900)

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
	841	$747.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal 50CF. SN 34473. Usual configuration with 32-1/2” bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and musket and ladder sight. Breechblock is dated 1870 and the lockplate 1863. It has a 1-pc stock and two bands and slotted ramrod. There is a large “C” stamped on the left side of the butt and a recess on top of the comb where a small shield was removed. There are also two small holes back of the top tang where something was apparently removed. CONDITION: About good. No original finish remains. Metal cleaned to a silver gray color almost obliterating the bbl SN and lockplate markings. Wood has a crack by the top lockplate screw. Otherwise is sound and retains most of an old refinish with usual handling and use marks. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-50562 JR110 (500-900) 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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