SCARCE TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD HARPOON GUN.

SCARCE TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD HARPOON GUN. Cal 45-70. SN 13206? Built on an early 1873 carbine with high arch breechblock, on an original carbine stock. The stock has an anchor and “US” in front of the trigger guard. The bbl is reduced to 14” and made into a smoothbore. It retains the original 1200 yd rear sight with a brass bead at the muzzle. The original sling bar and ring are still present while the butt has been modified to accept a semi-crescent buttplate. It is accompanied by a nickeled iron harpoon point attached to a braided cable. The wooden shaft of the harpoon is broken and missing. CONDITION: Metal retains a blue-brown patina overall with lockplate and trigger guard retaining generous amounts of original blue. Wood has been refinished. Mechanics are fine, the bore is dark and crusty. 4-50760 JR5 (500-1,000)

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
	863	$575.00	SCARCE TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD HARPOON GUN. Cal 45-70. SN 13206? Built on an early 1873 carbine with high arch breechblock, on an original carbine stock. The stock has an anchor and “US” in front of the trigger guard. The bbl is reduced to 14” and made into a smoothbore. It retains the original 1200 yd rear sight with a brass bead at the muzzle. The original sling bar and ring are still present while the butt has been modified to accept a semi-crescent buttplate. It is accompanied by a nickeled iron harpoon point attached to a braided cable. The wooden shaft of the harpoon is broken and missing. CONDITION: Metal retains a blue-brown patina overall with lockplate and trigger guard retaining generous amounts of original blue. Wood has been refinished. Mechanics are fine, the bore is dark and crusty. 4-50760 JR5 (500-1,000) 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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