SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CADET RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CADET RIFLE. Cal 45-70. SN 71911. Early style cadet rifle with 29-1/2” bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, ski jump rear sight, high arch breechblock, 1-pc stock with button head ramrod and 1892 cartouche. The upper band has both stacking and sling swivels and the carbine style trigger guard is without sling swivel. The stock, below the trigger guard, is DBL proofed, possibly indicating a replacement stock. CONDITION: About good, no original finish remains. The iron has an even dark brown patina with fine rust over the top of the bbl. There are 4 notches filed in the top of the breechblock. The stock is cracked on the left side and shows much handling and use. Good bore with some shine and moderate rust. 4-50580 JR43 (750-1,250)

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
	855	$517.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CADET RIFLE. Cal 45-70. SN 71911. Early style cadet rifle with 29-1/2” bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, ski jump rear sight, high arch breechblock, 1-pc stock with button head ramrod and 1892 cartouche. The upper band has both stacking and sling swivels and the carbine style trigger guard is without sling swivel. The stock, below the trigger guard, is DBL proofed, possibly indicating a replacement stock. CONDITION: About good, no original finish remains. The iron has an even dark brown patina with fine rust over the top of the bbl. There are 4 notches filed in the top of the breechblock. The stock is cracked on the left side and shows much handling and use. Good bore with some shine and moderate rust. 4-50580 JR43 (750-1,250) 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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