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Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle with Bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle with Bayonet
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250
Manufactured by Springfield Armory on royalty agreement with the Remington Arms Co. from 1871 to 1872. The right side of the receiver has the eagle/shield motif above "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1872" and the left side is marked "MODEL 1871". The upper tang has the two line Remington patent dates marking (traces remain) and the two barrel bands are stamped with the letter "U". Ladder rear sight, cleaning rod and sling swivels with a smooth full length stock fitted with a "US" marked buttplate. The right side of the buttstock is stamped "HH" with the left side of the wrist having a clear script "ESA" cartouche. Included is a "US" marked socket bayonet.
BBL: 36 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Finish: bright/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The receiver, breechblock and hammer retain 70% original case colors. The remaining armory bright metal surfaces have a mottled gray patina with a rust spot on top of the barrel. The stock is also very fine with some minor pressure dents and scratches and a hole drilled near the lower tang. The cartouche is crisp. Mechanically excellent.