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Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle, w/bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle, w/bayonet
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
U.S. Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with ramrod bayonet, by Springfield, #318634, .45-70 cal., 32'' barrel, blue finish, walnut stock. Condition is very good. Metal surfaces show approx. 90% thinning and toning blue, and 1873 breechblock has toned a silvery gray; sideplate retains approx. 60% finish. Stock with dual cartouches, one probably from year of mfg. and the other from conversion to ramrod type bayonet. Rack number to comb of stock ''3/M/51''. Oil darkening near metal parts. Action is good, bore is fine. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (Antique)