SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal 45-70. SN 558017. Standard rifle with rnd ramrod bayonet, square base front sight with Buffington rear sight. It is mounted in a one-piece walnut stock with fine 1892 dated cartouche. It has a musket buttplate with trap, and is accompanied by a later style military sling. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 95% original blue turning plum about the mid point. Breechblock retains about 90% muted case colors and the lockplate most of its original blue. Trigger guard retains about 90% thinning blue. Bright shiny bore, fine sling. 8-87240 (1,500-2,000)

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
	864	$1,725.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal 45-70. SN 558017. Standard rifle with rnd ramrod bayonet, square base front sight with Buffington rear sight. It is mounted in a one-piece walnut stock with fine 1892 dated cartouche. It has a musket buttplate with trap, and is accompanied by a later style military sling. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 95% original blue turning plum about the mid point. Breechblock retains about 90% muted case colors and the lockplate most of its original blue. Trigger guard retains about 90% thinning blue. Bright shiny bore, fine sling. 8-87240 (1,500-2,000) 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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