SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal 45-70. SN 516400. Standard rifle with 32-5/8” bbl, hooded front sight, Buffington rear sight and 1-pc walnut stock with 1892 cartouche. It has an original Rock Island Arsenal sling. CONDITION: Very good. The bbl retains 75-80% plum blue-brown and the breechblock 40-50% dark case colors. Wood is sound with a light storage patina and a few light nicks and scratches. Sling is extremely fine with some light oil staining. Otherwise retains most of its original finish. Bright shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. 4-50591 JR29 (700-1,200)

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
	866	$862.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal 45-70. SN 516400. Standard rifle with 32-5/8” bbl, hooded front sight, Buffington rear sight and 1-pc walnut stock with 1892 cartouche. It has an original Rock Island Arsenal sling. CONDITION: Very good. The bbl retains 75-80% plum blue-brown and the breechblock 40-50% dark case colors. Wood is sound with a light storage patina and a few light nicks and scratches. Sling is extremely fine with some light oil staining. Otherwise retains most of its original finish. Bright shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. 4-50591 JR29 (700-1,200) 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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