1501 SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Jul 19 @ 15:27UTC-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# 198115 (Early 1883). Consignor supplied information states this rifle is an Indian Wars relic procured in the 1940's from previous Indian owner in Arizona. Bbl. 32 5/8" w/ barleycorn front sight & 1877 rifle ladder rear sight. Full length walnut stock w/ tulip tipped cleaning rod. Circle "P" proof on toeline is legible, while inspector cartouche is not visible. CONDITION: Fair overall condition w/ extensive pitting, oxidation & erosion of wood commensurate w/ hard use. Dark patina metal has pinprick pitting throughout. Large sections of stock has peeling & moderately gouges w/ traces of original finish. Buttplate is heavily pitted & oxidized. Fair bore w/ strong rifling & pitting. (01-20360/MD). ANTIQUE. $300-400.