4350 US SPRINGFIELD 1884 MASSACHUSETTS SURCHARGE

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This item SOLD at 2022 Nov 07 @ 15:28UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,200.00 USD

TRAPDOOR SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 407779. Bbl. 32 5/8". Protected blade front sight with Buffington graduated leaf rear sight. Blue finish with case colored 1884 dated low arch breech block and tang. Front receiver ring has Massachusetts Surcharge marking "MASS". Low arch 1884 dated breechblock. Springfield marked lock. 2 Band walnut stock with stacking swivels and button tipped cleaning rod. Left side of stock has clear "SWP 1888" cartouche. Toeline of stock has inspector marking "N" followed by circle "P" firing proof. CONDITION: very fine. Barrel, action and lock retain over 95% original blue showing scattered dark spots. Breechblock and top tang retain over 90% case colors. Very good original wood finish shows scattered small dents, gouges, scratches and marks. Bright bore retain sharp rifling showing a few very dark spots. (01-21398/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,200.