SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 161172. Usual configuration, 32-5/8” bbl, usual sights, with slotted butt head wiping rod. The left side of the receiver is stamped “N.J”. The top of the receiver is marked “3C”. CONDITION: About good. Bbl retains an even dark brown patina, the breechblock 20-30% case colors and the lockplate and hammer most of their original dark blue. Stock has a crack back of the lockplate, otherwise is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Good mechanics, strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-51129 JR1054 (400-700)

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
	861	$460.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 161172. Usual configuration, 32-5/8” bbl, usual sights, with slotted butt head wiping rod. The left side of the receiver is stamped “N.J”. The top of the receiver is marked “3C”. CONDITION: About good. Bbl retains an even dark brown patina, the breechblock 20-30% case colors and the lockplate and hammer most of their original dark blue. Stock has a crack back of the lockplate, otherwise is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Good mechanics, strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-51129 JR1054 (400-700) 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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