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Composite Springfield Armory Trapdoor Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Composite Springfield Armory Trapdoor Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Composite Springfield Armory Trapdoor Rifle, #262801, .45-70 cal., 32'' barrel, blue and case hardened finish, smooth walnut stock, two-piece blade front sight and Buffington rear sight. Barrel marked with ''C'' near breech, breechblock marked ''U.S./Model/1873''. Stock marked ''SWP/1883'' in cartouche, with large ''U.S.'' over buttplate tang screw. Assembled from a receiver made in 1884, a stock marked 1883, and a lockplate and hammer from a Model 1865 Allin conversion. Ramrod is the dished 1884 type. Condition is good as assembled. Finish has turned a uniform dark brown overall. Action is tight, bore is bright with some corrosion near the muzzle that should clean. Est.: $300-$500. (Antique)