1407 MODIFIED U.S. MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 30 @ 14:19UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 400.00 USD

Cal. 45-70. S #316649. Bbl. 26 1/2". Bbl. has Springfield proofs at rear. Breechblock is marked "US MODEL 1884". Lockplate is marked w/ eagle & "US SPRINGFIELD". Buffington rifle rear sight graduated to 2000yds. Aftermarket bead front sight that is missing bead. Cut down walnut stock. Ramrod channel was filled in & is now missing about 2" of filler. CONDITION: walnut stock was sanded long ago w/ 1 1/2" crack behind upper tang, scattered dings & handling marks. Front half of Bbl. is turning to a gray patina w/ oxidation & scattered light pitting. Rear half of bbl., breechblock, hammer, triggerguard and lockplate retain traces of blue finish w/ scattered oxidation & light pitting. Good bore w/ scattered light pitting & frosting but strong rifling. (01-21167/MJC). ANTIQUE. $300-400.