3109 SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2025 Aug 10 @ 11:41UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 200.00 USD
Estimated at 400.00 - 600.00 USD
Cal. 45-70. S# 259315. Bbl. 32 5/8". Pinned blade front sight w/ model 1879 rear sight. 1873 dated low arch breech block. U.S. Springfield marked lock. 2 band fastened long comb walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Added sheet metal mid band holds a sling swivel. Slotted tip iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal has faded to dark brown. Stock shows wear w/ age darkening having chips & cracks around lock & tang areas. Sound lock. Bore retains sound rifling. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26133/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.